Odisha Durga Puja Rain Forecast: Low-Pressure System Possible

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A low-pressure area may develop over the Bay of Bengal around October 13.
Some coastal Odisha districts may receive light showers, while most of western Odisha is expected to remain dry for now.
The possible system’s movement and impact on Odisha remain uncertain, with no cyclone forecast confirmed in the supplied report.

Bhubaneswar/Kataka: A possible low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal has raised questions about weather conditions during the upcoming Durga Puja celebrations in Odisha. The system could bring rain during the festive period, but its eventual path and impact remain uncertain.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a cyclonic circulation over the Malacca Strait is likely to move towards the Andaman Sea within the next 24 hours, potentially leading to the formation of a low-pressure area.

The IMD has not issued a special weather warning for Odisha for the day covered by the forecast.

Coastal Odisha May Receive Light Showers

Dry weather is prevailing across most parts of western Odisha, while isolated areas of the coastal region may receive light rainfall.

The districts identified in the forecast as possible locations for light showers are:

Balasore
Bhadrak
Jajpur
Kendrapada
Puri

The forecast does not indicate widespread heavy rainfall at this stage. Weather conditions could change as the system develops and meteorologists gain a clearer picture of its movement.

Low-Pressure System May Intensify

Weather models cited in the supplied report indicate that the system could intensify and potentially develop into a depression around October 15.

However, the system’s strength, direction and possible effects on Odisha have not yet been established.

IMD Director General Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said it was too early to determine the impact on the state.

“After the formation of the system, the direction of its movement will be clear. So, it is difficult to predict about the impact on Odisha,” Mohapatra said.

His remarks underline the uncertainty surrounding the developing weather system. A low-pressure area or depression does not automatically mean that a cyclone will form or affect Odisha.

Durga Puja Preparations Face Weather Uncertainty

Durga Puja celebrations in Odisha are scheduled to begin from October 16, according to the supplied report.

The possibility of rain has raised concerns among organisers preparing pandals, installing decorations and setting up temporary festive markets.

Rain during the construction and decoration period could create practical difficulties for organisers and traders. However, the extent of any disruption will depend on the system’s eventual development and local weather conditions.

There is no confirmed cyclone forecast in the information provided.

What to Watch in the Coming Days

The next two to three days are expected to be important for understanding the system’s development and likely direction.

Residents and Durga Puja organisers should follow official IMD bulletins rather than rely on unconfirmed cyclone predictions. Any changes to rainfall forecasts or district-level warnings will depend on updated meteorological assessments.