Odisha could see another spell of widespread rainfall as the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the development of a fresh weather system over the Bay of Bengal. The Odisha rain alert comes even as the existing low-pressure system has not completely moved away.
According to the information provided, a cyclonic circulation is likely to develop over the North Bay of Bengal around August 19. The system may subsequently lead to the formation of a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal around August 20.
The possibility of a second system developing before the current one fully moves away could keep weather conditions active across Odisha in the coming days.
Odisha Rain Alert as Fresh System Takes Shape
The expected cyclonic circulation over the North Bay of Bengal is being closely watched because such systems can influence rainfall activity along the eastern coast.
The forecast indicates that the circulation could develop around August 19, followed by a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal on August 20.
At this stage, the available information does not establish the eventual strength or exact movement of the system. Therefore, residents should follow subsequent IMD forecasts and official district-level weather advisories rather than relying on early projections alone.
Odisha has already received excess rainfall
The fresh weather development comes amid continued rainfall across much of Odisha.
Meteorologist Sarat Sahu said rainfall increased in July compared with June and that rain has continued across most parts of the state. He also said Odisha had recorded around 26% excess rainfall so far, according to the information provided.
The ongoing wet conditions, combined with the possibility of another low-pressure area, could keep the monsoon active across the state.
A low-pressure area does not automatically mean that every location will receive heavy rainfall. Rainfall intensity and distribution can vary depending on the system’s movement, atmospheric conditions and other meteorological factors.
Bay of Bengal system likely to be monitored
Weather systems developing over the Bay of Bengal are closely monitored because their movement can influence rainfall over Odisha and neighbouring regions.
The latest forecast points to a sequence in which the existing low-pressure system is still moving away while another circulation may develop over the North Bay of Bengal. If the predicted low-pressure area forms on August 20, further forecasts will determine its likely path and impact.
For residents, the immediate priority is to keep track of updated weather bulletins, particularly if they are travelling, working outdoors or living in areas vulnerable to waterlogging and heavy rain.
The Odisha rain alert is therefore centred on the possibility of another weather system rather than a confirmed severe-weather event. More details about rainfall intensity and district-wise warnings will depend on subsequent IMD updates.
As Odisha continues to experience active monsoon conditions, the expected North Bay of Bengal circulation around August 19 and possible low-pressure formation on August 20 will remain important weather developments to watch.
