Argus News - Odisha On Alert As Low-Pressure Area Likely Tomorrow, Possible Cyclone Around Nov 25-26

Bhubaneswar, Nov 21: Several districts across Odisha has been placed under alert as a low-pressure area is expected to form tomorrow.

According to the latest update by the weather department, a low-pressure area is expected to form tomorrow, influenced by an active circulation system near the Malacca Strait.

The system may gradually intensify, with the possibility of developing into a cyclone around November 25 or 26.

Meteorologist Biswajit Sahu emphasised that there is no clear information yet about the cyclone’s direction or landfall point, making close monitoring essential.

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According to forecasts, the low-pressure area is expected to move west-northwest and become more organized by November 24 in the central Bay of Bengal. Within 48 hours, it may further intensify into a depression over the southwest Bay, with the possibility of turning into a cyclone around November 26 or 27.

The American weather model GFS predicts cyclone formation by November 26-27, with landfall likely near the north Andhra Pradesh coast around November 29.

Meanwhile, the European ECMWF model suggests the system could develop into a cyclone as early as November 25.

Weather expert Surendranath Pasupalak noted that while Odisha may not face a direct cyclone impact, but the state is likely to experience heavy rainfall for four days, particularly in coastal and southern districts.