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Low Pressure Over Bay of Bengal May Boost Rainfall in Odisha, IMD Alerts
✍️ kanaknews.com
🗓 03 Oct 2026, 02:46 AM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has identified a low‑pressure area developing over the Bay of Bengal and warned that it could intensify rainfall across Odisha in the coming days.
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) is closely monitoring a low‑pressure system that has formed over the Bay of Bengal. Meteorologists say the system is expected to move westward towards the eastern coast of India, bringing the possibility of heavier showers to several districts of Odisha.
Forecast models indicate that the system could enhance moisture influx, leading to an increase in rainfall intensity over the next 48 to 72 hours. The IMD has issued an advisory for the state, urging authorities to prepare for localized flooding and to keep residents informed.
While the low‑pressure area is still classified as a weak system, officials caution that rapid intensification cannot be ruled out. Precautionary measures, such as clearing drainage channels and monitoring river levels, are being recommended to mitigate potential impacts.
The department will continue to update its forecasts as the system evolves, and further warnings will be issued if the situation escalates.
Forecast models indicate that the system could enhance moisture influx, leading to an increase in rainfall intensity over the next 48 to 72 hours. The IMD has issued an advisory for the state, urging authorities to prepare for localized flooding and to keep residents informed.
While the low‑pressure area is still classified as a weak system, officials caution that rapid intensification cannot be ruled out. Precautionary measures, such as clearing drainage channels and monitoring river levels, are being recommended to mitigate potential impacts.
The department will continue to update its forecasts as the system evolves, and further warnings will be issued if the situation escalates.