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The India Meteorological Department has predicted a significant weather system developing in the Bay of Bengal. A cyclonic circulation is expected to form a low-pressure area by October 1, potentially intensifying into a depression. Multiple districts in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh are on alert for heavy rainfall and strong winds. The weather pattern suggests extensive precipitation over the next four days, with some regions facing Yellow and Orange alerts.

Key Points: IMD Warns Low-Pressure System Forming in Bay of Bengal

  • Low-pressure area expected to form on October 1
  • System may intensify into depression by October 2
  • Orange Warning issued for heavy rainfall in select districts
  • Coastal regions likely to experience wind speeds up to 50 kmph
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Fresh low-pressure likely over Bay of Bengal on October 1: IMD

Cyclonic circulation likely to develop over Bay of Bengal, potential rainfall expected in Odisha and Andhra Pradesh coastal regions

"A cyclonic circulation is currently lying over Odisha and the adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coast - Sanjeev Dwivedi, IMD Scientist"

Bhubaneswar, Sep 30

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Tuesday predicted that a fresh low-pressure area is likely to form over central parts of the Bay of Bengal on October 1.

"A cyclonic circulation is currently lying over Odisha and the adjoining north Andhra Pradesh coast in the west-central Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, another cyclonic circulation is likely to emerge over north Andaman on September 30. This may lead to the formation of a low-pressure area over the central Bay of Bengal on October 1," informed Sanjeev Dwivedi, Scientist at the IMD regional centre in Bhubaneswar.

He further added that the system is expected to move west-northwestwards and intensify into a depression over west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around October 2.

It is likely to cross the south Odisha-north Andhra Pradesh coast by the morning of October 3. The IMD also forecast that widespread rainfall activity is expected to continue over the next four days.

For Tuesday, heavy rainfall (Yellow Alert) has been forecast at one or two places in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Kalahandi and Kandhamal districts.

Thunderstorms with lightning and wind speed of 30-40 kmph are likely over coastal, adjoining and northern districts including Sundargarh, Jharsuguda and Sambalpur.

The rainfall distribution may increase in coming days, with heavy showers (Yellow Alert) at one or two places in Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi and Kandhamal, accompanied by wind speed of 40-50 kmph in warning districts.

An Orange Warning for very heavy rainfall (7-20 cm) has been issued for one or two places in Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri and Kandhamal for October 2.

Thunderstorms with lightning are likely across most parts of Odisha, while coastal and warning districts may experience wind speed reaching up to 40-50 kmph.

In addition, 12 districts including Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, Balasore, Nabarangpur, Kalahandi, Ganjam, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh and Cuttack may witness heavy rainfall (Yellow Alert).

- IANS

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Rohit P
Hope the state government is prepared with disaster management teams. Last year's experience taught us that early warnings only help if administration is ready to act quickly.
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Sarah B
As someone visiting Odisha for work, this is quite concerning. The detailed district-wise alerts are very useful for planning travel. Appreciate the scientific approach by IMD.
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Arjun K
Farmers in our area are worried about the orange warning. Just when the kharif crops are maturing, such heavy rainfall can be devastating. Hope the government has crop insurance measures ready.
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Michael C
The precision in IMD's forecasting has improved significantly over the years. From giving vague predictions to specific district-level warnings - this is real progress in meteorological science.
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Kavya N
While the warnings are detailed, I wish the information reached remote villages better. Many tribal areas in these districts don't have proper mobile network to receive such crucial updates.
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Vikram M
October cyclones are becoming more frequent in Bay of Bengal. Climate change is real and we need better infrastructure to handle these weather extremes. Stay safe coastal brothers and sisters! 🌧️

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