Cyclonic circulation over southeast BoB likely to intensify into Depression by October 23

A cyclonic circulation remains active over the south Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal (BoB), meteorologists said on Sunday. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is expected to form in the same region over the next 24 hours.

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The low-pressure system is likely to move in a west-northwestward direction and intensify further, potentially developing into a Depression by October 23. However, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system is unlikely to have a direct impact on Odisha.

Still, light to moderate rainfall accompanied by thunderstorm and lightning may occur in some parts of the State, especially during the next 24 hours.

Authorities have urge