Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area, the first during the current monsoon season, is likely to form around June 24–25 over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining Odisha coast, meteorologists said on Thursday.
The system is expected to lead to an increase in both rainfall intensity and geographical coverage of monsoon across Odisha. The monsoon has already advanced into many parts of Odisha and more areas are expected to be covered soon.
A cyclonic circulation over south coastal Odisha and adjoining north coastal Andhra Pradesh is currently supporting the monsoon’s progress.
According to India Meteorological Department (IMD), heavy rain was reported from Khurda, Cuttack, Dhenkanal and Jajpur districts during the last 24 hours.
Fishermen have been advised to avoid venturing into the north Bay of Bengal from June 24 onwards, and residents in low-lying areas have been asked to remain cautious of waterlogging and flash floods.
