Bhubaneswar: A low-pressure area has developed over the southwest Bay of Bengal, off the northern coast of Sri Lanka, under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over the Gulf of Mannar and nearby regions, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Monday.
The system formed around 5:30 am on May 11 and is expected to become more marked over the next 48 hours.
Squally Weather with wind speed 35-45 kmph gusting to 55 kmph may prevail along and off Sri Lanka Coast & over most parts of Gulf of Mannar, adjoining parts of Comorin Area, some parts of southwest Bay of Bengal, adjoining parts of southeast Bay of Bengal.
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strong>No major concern for Odisha at present
The IMD has not issued any specific warnings or forecasts, indicating a significant impact of the system on Odisha.
According to weather experts, though conditions are favourable for further intensification over the next 2–3 days, possibly into a marginal Depression, the system may either weaken over the sea or drift towards Myanmar. “It may dissipate near Tamil Nadu or move towards Myanmar. The system, if turns into a Depression, can lead to an increase in the temperature in Odisha. Mercury levels may gradually rise from May 12-13 and cross 45°C in interior Odisha by May 16-17. Coastal area may experience similar hot and humid conditions by May 18-19,” said Director of CEC of SOA in Bhubaneswar, Sarat Sahu.
The MeT office has forecast a rise in the day temperature by 2-4°C across the state after 2-3 days. Scattered to fairly widespread light to moderate rainfall along with thunderstorm, lightning and gusty winds (speed reaching 40-60 kmph) may also occur during May 11-14.