Low Pressure area forms, likely to move across North Odisha, Bengal and Jharkhand

Under the influence of a cyclonic circulation that developed yesterday, a low-pressure area has formed this morning over the northwest Bay of Bengal, adjacent to the coastal regions of West Bengal and Bangladesh, informed the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday.

This development has drawn significant attention from meteorological authorities due to its potential impact over the next few days.

According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), the system is expected to gradually move in a west-northwestward direction. Over the course of the next 48 hours, it is likely to traverse through northern Odisha, West Bengal, and parts of Jharkhand.

Weather experts are closely monitoring the system, as such low-pressure areas during the monsoon season often bring widespread rainfall and gusty winds, which could affect normal life and agricultural activities in the region. 

The IMD has advised local administrations and residents in the path of the system to stay alert and prepared for any adverse weather conditions.

On Saturday, the IMD had predicted enhanced rainfall activities, thunderstorms and heavy rainfall in some parts of Odisha till July 4, 2025.

Day 2 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 29.06.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 30.06.2025)

Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rainfall and thunderstorm with lightning with gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj.

Yellow Warning: Heavy rainfall and thunderstorm with lightning with gusty surface wind speed reaching 30-40 kmph very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Balasore, and Bhadrak.

Day 3 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 30.06.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 01.07.2025)

Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Sundargarh.

Yellow Warning: Heavy rain very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Jharsuguda, Sambalpur, and Deogarh.

Day 4 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 01.07.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 02.07.2025)

Orange Warning: Heavy to very heavy rain is very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Nayagarh, Kandahamal, Kalahandi.

Yellow Warning: Heavy rain very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Nabarangpur, Rayagada, Koraput, Cuttack, Boudh, Sundargarh, and Jharsuguda.

Day 6 (Valid from 0830 hrs IST of 03.07.2025 to 0830 hrs IST of 04.07.2025)

Yellow Warning: Heavy rain very likely to occur at one or two places over the districts of Mayurbhanj, Jharsuguda, and Bargarh.