Bhubaneswar, Nov 10: After a brief spell of dry weather, Odisha is likely to receive fresh rainfall under the influence of a developing low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast.
According to the Regional Meteorological Centre, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13. The system is expected to move in a north-westerly direction and become more marked during the subsequent 24 hours.
Under its influence, several parts of Odisha may experience rainfall in the coming days. The weather department has also issued a district-wise forecast for the next three days, indicating the possibility of light showers in northern and coastal regions.
On November 10, light rainfall is likely at isolated places in Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar, Balasore and Bhadrak districts. Similarly, on November 11, rainfall may occur at a few places in Mayurbhanj, Kendujhar and the northern coastal districts of the state.
On November 12, isolated rainfall is expected in Mayurbhanj and Kendujhar districts. Meanwhile, a change in night temperatures is also anticipated across the state. According to the IMD, minimum temperatures are likely to fall by 2–3 degrees Celsius in the coming days.
The developing weather system is being closely monitored, with its movement and intensity likely to determine the extent of rainfall across Odisha.
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