Low pressure formation over Bay of Bengal triggers rainfall alert for Odisha

Bhubaneswar: A cyclonic circulation currently positioned over the Southern Andaman Sea is likely to take the form of a low pressure area today. The low pressure area will develop over the South Eastern Bay of Bengal. Due to the impact of which, several areas across Odisha will experience rainfall.

The low pressure area is likely to advance further in the North-Western direction. Forecasts from the meteorological department suggests that the low pressure will intensify into a depression by November 16.

Light to moderate rain showers are expected in several areas across Odisha due to the impact of the low pressure. Intensity of rainfall in Odisha is likely to increase from November 16. The regional meteorological department has issued a yellow warning to six districts for rainfall on November 16. Rainfall in state is likely to continue till November 17.

The Bay of Bengal will remain turbulent under the influence of low pressure till November 17. There lies a possibility of the winds blowing at 55 to 65 kilometer per hour. Fishermen have been instructed against venturing into the sea.