Bhubaneswar, Oct 23: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Thursday issued a five-day yellow warning for several districts across Odisha, forecasting thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds due to a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal.

The alert comes as a cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea intensifies, with potential for further development in the coming days.

Cyclonic Circulation Over Bay of Bengal

According to the IMD bulletin, an upper air cyclonic circulation currently lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining South Andaman Sea, extending up to 5.8 km above mean sea level. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form on October 24, which may move west-northwestwards and become more marked within 24 hours.

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Day-Wise Weather Warnings

Day 1 & 2 (Oct 24 & 25): Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty winds (30–40 kmph) expected in southern and central districts including Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Kandhamal, Kalahandi, and Nawarangpur.

Day 3 & 4 (Oct 26 & 27): Warnings extended to coastal and western districts such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Bolangir, Boudh, Nuapada, and Sonepur.

Day 5 (Oct 28): Widespread alerts across Sundargarh, Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, Deogarh, Angul, Dhenkanal, Keonjhar, and Mayurbhanj, in addition to previously listed regions.