No rain forecast for Odisha despite developing depression over Bay of Bengal

Bhubaneswar, Nov 12: A cyclonic circulation over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area on November 13, followed by further strengthening over the subsequent two days. However, the developing weather system is unlikely to have any significant impact on Odisha, with dry weather expected across the state for the next seven days.

According to the latest weather update, the cyclonic circulation is expected to become more organised and develop into a low-pressure area over the adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal on November 13.

The system is likely to intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area on November 14 and further develop into a depression on November 15. Despite the possibility of intensification over the Bay of Bengal, Odisha is unlikely to experience significant rainfall due to the system.

Weather conditions across Odisha is expected to remain predominantly dry over the next seven days. There is no significant possibility of rainfall during this period, although some areas may witness partly cloudy skies towards the latter part of the forecast period. The developing system over the Bay of Bengal is not expected to bring substantial rainfall to the state, according to the weather update.

Meanwhile, temperatures have started showing variations across different parts of Odisha. During the last 24 hours, Jharsuguda recorded a minimum temperature of 14.2 degrees Celsius, while Similiguda registered 12.1 degrees Celsius.

The minimum temperatures recorded in other major cities included:
Bhubaneswar: 21.1°C
Cuttack: 19.4°C
Jharsuguda: 14.2°C
Similiguda: 12.1°C

The temperature data indicates relatively cooler conditions in parts of western and southern Odisha.

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During the last 24 hours, Ganjam district recorded 28 mm of rainfall, while Bhubaneswar received 0.6 mm. Despite the rainfall recorded in some locations, the overall weather forecast suggests predominantly dry conditions across Odisha in the coming days.

Residents of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack can also expect mostly dry weather over the next few days. There is no significant possibility of rainfall in the twin cities, although light cloud cover may occasionally be seen in the sky. With the Bay of Bengal weather system expected to intensify over the coming days, weather developments will continue to be monitored. However, no major weather impact is currently anticipated over Odisha.