Impending cyclone threat: IMD to share forecast with Odisha today; twin low pressures may combine and strengthen

Asserting that Odisha remains fully prepared for any possible cyclone, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari on Monday stated that the state government is actively monitoring the twin systems developing near the South Andaman Sea.

While talking to reporters, Pujari said that the state machinery has been put on standby even as the system remains nearly 1,000 km away from the coast and added that the administration is geared up regardless of whether a cyclone makes landfall or not.

Twin Systems May Enjoin And Strengthen

The Minister explained that two weather systems are currently forming in adjacent areas and may combine as they travel over warmer waters.

“The system is brewing over the South Andaman Sea and is over 1,000 km away from the mainland. Another low pressure system is also taking shape adjacent to it. The two systems might join and move westwards or north-westwards, while intensifying into a depression,” said the Minister.

He, however, noted that the developing weather disturbance remains far from Odisha’s coastline as of now.

IMD Forecast Awaited

The Disaster Management Minister said that the India Meteorological Department (IMD) will share an updated forecast today. “The IMD will inform us of the weather developments today. Once clarity comes, we will take other steps accordingly,” he stated.

According to him, preliminary risk assessment indicates that Tamil Nadu and parts of southern Andhra Pradesh may face a stronger impact than Odisha. However, he cautioned that cyclone paths can change abruptly.

“We had also observed at the time of Cyclone Montha that a cyclone can change its trajectory. Montha was expected to impact Malkangiri, but it barely touched its border,” he remarked.

The Minister urged citizens not to panic, saying that immediate conclusions should not be drawn without IMD confirmation. “It is too early to predict anything… I would appeal to the people of Odisha not to panic. The state government, the Disaster Management Department and the entire state machinery will take every step to protect the citizens,” he said.

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As per global weather models, from tomorrow, wind gusts are expected to increase, reaching 60–70 km/h, possibly crossing 80 km/h. By November 27 morning, winds could escalate towards the 100 km/h threshold, intensifying sea conditions further. However, an update from the IMD is awaited.