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Cyclone Fengal makes landfall near Puducherry; to weaken into deep depression, says IMD
A fresh spell of monsoon activity is on the horizon for Odisha, with the India Meteorological Department (IMD) forecasting the formation of a low-pressure area over the north Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours, potentially leading to widespread rainfall across several districts.
According to the IMD’s latest bulletin, a cyclonic circulation (the remnants of Cyclone Wipha) is likely to emerge over the northern Bay of Bengal within the next 24 hours. Under its influence, a low-pressure area is likely to form over the same region in the next 48 hours.
Cyclonic Circulation Over Bay Of Bengal
The remnants of Cyclone Wipha, which had previously weakened over land, are now regaining strength as it moves back over warm ocean waters. According to IMD, it will re-enter the northeast Bay of Bengal as a cyclonic circulation, and is likely to develop into a low-pressure area under the influence of favourable atmospheric conditions.
The development is being aided by a strong monsoon trough, currently extending from northwest India to the northeast Bay, and an upper air cyclonic circulation positioned over north Coastal Andhra Pradesh, tilting southeastward with height.
Heavy Rain Forecast Across Odisha
The IMD has issued rainfall and thunderstorm alerts for several Odisha districts starting Monday. Southern and interior regions will receive the first impact, followed by widespread showers across coastal and northern areas.
Yellow Warning (July 22–23): Heavy rain with gusty winds (30–40 kmph) likely in Koraput, Malkangiri, Nawarangpur, and Nuapada. Thunderstorms may hit Sundargarh, Keonjhar, Angul, Sambalpur, Rayagada, Boudh, and others.
Orange Warning (July 24–26): Mayurbhanj, Balasore, Keonjhar, and Bhadrak face a heightened alert for very heavy rainfall.
Additional Yellow Alerts: Districts including Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Kendrapara, Kandhamal, Nayagarh, and Ganjam are also likely to see thunderstorms and rain with strong winds.