Fresh low pressure on Dec 5, to concentrate into depression: IMD

As predicted by India Meteorological Department (IMD), a fresh low pressure is likely to form over Southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining south Andaman Sea around December 5.

The low pressure area will form under the influence of a cyclonic circulation which is likely to emerge into the south Andaman Sea around December 4, 2022.

“It is likely to move west-northwestwards and concentrate into a Depression over Southeast Bay of Bengal during next 48 hours,” said IMD.

As per IMD, the system is subsequently likely to continue to move west-northwestwards and reach near Tamil Nadu-Puducherry coasts on December 8, 2022.

Rain and Wind Forecast

Widespread to moderate rainfall with isolated heavy rainfall is likely over the Nicobar Islands on December 4 and over Andaman & Nicobar Islands on December 5, 2022.

Squally weather (speed 40-45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph) is likely over Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Andaman sea & adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal on December 4.

Squally winds (speed 45-55 kmph gusting to 65 kmph) over Andaman & Nicobar Islands and Southeast Bay of Bengal and Squally weather (speed 40-45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph) over Southeast Bay of Bengal & adjoining Andaman Sea on December 5.

Meanwhile, fishermen have been advised not to venture into the above-mentioned areas.

Weather forecast and warning for districts of Odisha

Day-1 (valid up to 0830 hrs IST of 02.12.2022): Dry weather is most likely to prevail over the districts of Odisha. Shallow to moderate fog very is likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Koraput and Rayagada.

Day-2 (valid from 0830 hrs IST of 02.12.2022 up to 0830 hrs IST of 03.12.2022): Shallow to moderate fog is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Kalahandi, Kandhamal, Bolangir, Angul and Boudh.