Odisha Braces for Weather Shift: Bay of Bengal System Eyes Cyclonic Intensity
BHUBANESWAR: A fresh weather system has emerged over the southeast Bay of Bengal, sparking growing concerns of a potential cyclone along India’s eastern coast.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a newly formed low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal is moving in a northwestward direction.
The system is anticipated to intensify into a depression by November 15. Global weather models indicate a strong consensus that the system could further develop into a cyclonic storm—potentially marking the third cyclone of the current northeast monsoon season.
While the Bhubaneswar Meteorological Centre has forecast predominantly dry weather across Odisha for the immediate seven-day window, independent weather experts advise close monitoring as conditions evolve.
Projected Rainfall Timeline
Noted weather scientist Dr Sarat Chandra Sahu suggests that Odisha weather could experience a notable shift starting November 17:
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November 17–18: Coastal districts—including Ganjam, Gajapati, and Puri—are expected to receive light to moderate rainfall.
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November 19–21: The impact is projected to intensify significantly, bringing widespread rainfall and isolated heavy downpours to southern Odisha districts such as Koraput, Nabarangpur, Malkangiri, Rayagada, and Gajapati.
With meteorologists continuing to analyse the exact trajectory of the system—which some models project toward Andhra Pradesh landfall—authorities and residents are advised to stay updated with official IMD bulletins over the coming days.
