Depression Forms Over Bay of Bengal; Heavy Rainfall Expected in Odisha

BHUBANESWAR – The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has reported that the well-marked low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression. The latest IMD bulletin, issued on Sunday, indicates that the depression is currently situated approximately 310 km east of Kalingapatnam (Andhra Pradesh), 260 km east-southeast of Gopalpur (Odisha), 290 km south-southeast of Paradip (Odisha), and 410 km south of Digha (West Bengal).

The weather system is anticipated to move towards the north Odisha-West Bengal coasts and is likely to intensify into a deep depression within the next 24 hours. As a result, heavy rainfall is expected in Odisha, particularly in coastal regions.

Authorities and residents are advised to stay updated with the latest weather forecasts and be prepared for possible adverse weather conditions in the coming days.