Low-Pressure Area Forms Over Bay of Bengal, Likely To Move Across Odisha In Next 48 Hours

Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area has developed over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of West Bengal and north Odisha, prompting the India Meteorological Department (IMD) to keep a close watch on the system.

The weather system formed around 5:30 am on Saturday under the influence of an upper-air cyclonic circulation positioned over the northwest Bay of Bengal and neighbouring coastal areas of West Bengal and Bangladesh. The low-pressure area continued to persist over the same region at 8:30 am, according to the Meteorological Centre.

The IMD said the system is expected to become more organised and move in a west-northwestward direction during the next 48 hours. Its movement is likely to take it across northern Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal.

The cyclonic circulation associated with the system currently extends up to approximately 7.6 km above mean sea level, indicating a significant vertical spread of the weather disturbance.

In view of the developing system, people in northern Odisha have been advised to remain cautious and regularly monitor weather bulletins and advisories issued by the IMD.