Bhubaneswar: The cyclonic circulation over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining south Andaman Sea intensified into a low-pressure area Friday, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. The system is likely to move northwestwards and develop into a well-marked low-pressure area Saturday before intensifying into a depression Sunday, November 15.
Some international weather models have indicated the possibility of the system intensifying into a cyclonic storm. However, India Meteorological Department (IMD) has not confirmed any such development.
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According to the IMD, although the low-pressure system is likely to intensify into a depression over the Bay of Bengal, it is unlikely to have any significant impact on Odisha. The Regional Meteorological Centre has forecast predominantly dry weather across the state for the next seven days, with no significant rainfall expected. However, partly cloudy skies may prevail in some areas.
The possibility of another cyclone has raised concerns among people, particularly after two consecutive cyclones affected the region over the past two months.