- The IMD expects a low-pressure area to develop over the Bay of Bengal around September 19.
- The system may move towards the west-central and northwest Bay of Bengal off the Odisha-Andhra coast by September 23.
- South Odisha could receive heavy to very heavy rainfall on September 23, while interior areas may see rain from September 22.
Bhubaneswar: Odisha may witness increased rainfall activity from September 22, with heavy rainfall likely on September 23 as a new low-pressure area is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
The weather system is likely to form around September 19 over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining areas of the east-central Bay of Bengal.
Odisha Weather Forecast: Low Pressure Likely on September 19
According to the IMD forecast, the low-pressure area is expected to develop around September 19.
The system is likely to form over the north Andaman Sea and its neighbourhood before extending into the adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal.
After formation, the system is expected to move towards the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal.
System May Reach Near Odisha Coast by September 23
The weather system is likely to reach the west-central and neighbouring northwest Bay of Bengal off the coast of south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh by September 23.
The movement of the system could lead to increased rainfall activity across parts of Odisha.
Heavy Rain Forecast in South Odisha
The IMD has forecast light to moderate rain or thundershower at isolated places in interior Odisha from September 22.
On September 23, rainfall activity is expected to increase, with heavy to very heavy rain likely at a few places in south Odisha.
Heavy rainfall is also possible at one or two places in coastal and interior Odisha on the same day.
IMD Says Cyclone Intensification Assessment Not Available Yet
IMD Director General Dr. Mrutyunjay Mohapatra said there is currently no assessment regarding the possible intensification of the system into a cyclone.
The weather department is continuing to monitor the system and the conditions over the Bay of Bengal.
IMD Advises People Not to Believe Rumours
The IMD is tracking sea conditions, atmospheric pressure and temperature as the system develops.
The weather department has advised people to rely on official updates and not believe rumours regarding the possible development or intensification of the system.
Odisha Rainfall Activity Expected to Increase
The latest Odisha weather forecast indicates that rainfall activity may begin increasing from September 22 before becoming more significant on September 23.
However, the exact intensity and future development of the low-pressure system will depend on subsequent atmospheric and oceanic conditions. The IMD is expected to provide further updates as the system develops.
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