GG News Bureau
Bhubaneswar, 20th Oct. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported the formation of a cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea, which is expected to develop into a low-pressure area by Monday. This weather system could impact coastal regions of North Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bangladesh in the coming week.
In a bulletin, the IMD stated, “The cyclonic circulation is formed over the central Andaman Sea. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the Bay of Bengal and adjoining north Andaman Sea around October 21. Thereafter, it is likely to move northwestwards and intensify further into a depression around October 23.”
Amidst speculation from international weather models about the possible formation of a cyclone this month, IMD Director General Mrutyunjaya Mohapatra said that a clearer picture would only emerge after the formation of the low-pressure area. “The IMD has made no prediction on whether the system will develop into a cyclonic storm. October is known as the month of cyclones, and some weather models are indicating a probability of cyclogenesis. We provide a forecast on the path and intensification of a system after assessing over 10 weather models, but right now there is no consensus among them as a low-pressure area is yet to be formed,” Mohapatra explained.
Potential Impacts and Precautions
While it remains uncertain whether the system will develop into a cyclone, Mohapatra highlighted the likelihood of its impact on the coastal areas of North Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal, and Bangladesh. He also warned that sea conditions would remain rough along these coasts from October 22 to 25. The IMD has advised fishermen to return to shore by October 21 as a precaution.
Heavy rainfall is expected in coastal Odisha between October 23 and 25 due to the influence of the system. In a video message, Mohapatra noted that squally weather with wind speeds of 35-45 kmph, gusting up to 55 kmph, is likely over the east-central and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal on October 21-22.
Weather Forecast for Odisha
The IMD forecast for Sunday predicts light to moderate rainfall or thundershowers at isolated locations in southern Odisha and north coastal districts, while dry conditions are expected to prevail in the northern interior regions. Additionally, thunderstorms with lightning are likely in isolated places within Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, and Gajapati districts on Sunday.
The IMD continues to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as the weather system evolves over the coming days.
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