No rain threat for Odisha despite low-pressure system over Bay of Bengal

Bhubaneswar, Nov 11: A fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining regions around November 13, but weather experts have predicted little to no impact on Odisha, bringing relief to residents concerned about another spell of rain.

According to the latest weather assessment, the system is expected to emerge as a low-pressure area by November 13 and may subsequently intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area by November 14 while moving in a northwesterly direction. However, current projections indicate that the system is unlikely to significantly influence Odisha's weather conditions.

Instead, the state is expected to experience predominantly dry weather over the next seven days. While cloudy skies may prevail in some parts of coastal Odisha, there is no major likelihood of rainfall during this period.

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Meteorologists have, however, warned of foggy conditions in several districts over the next two to three days.

Light to moderate fog is likely in isolated areas of Sundaragada, Sonepur, Boudh, Kandhamal, Anugola, Dhenkanal, Koraput, Nayagada and Kataka districts, particularly during the early morning hours.

Night temperatures across Odisha are also expected to remain largely stable over the coming week, with no significant fluctuations forecast.

Weather observations show that some locations in the state have recorded temperatures 3 to 4 degrees Celsius below normal. In contrast, Koraput reported a night temperature around 5.2 degrees Celsius above the seasonal average.

With winter gradually setting in, residents may experience mild cold conditions during the night and early morning hours, particularly in interior districts.

However, the absence of any major rain-bearing system affecting Odisha means weather conditions will remain favourable for agriculture, travel and outdoor activities.

While the developing low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal will continue to be monitored, forecasters maintain that Odisha is unlikely to witness any rainfall from the system, with dry weather and patchy fog expected to dominate the state's forecast in the days ahead.