Bhubaneswar, Nov 12 (UDN): A developing weather system over the Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a depression over the Bay of Bengal by November 15, but Odisha is expected to remain largely unaffected, with predominantly dry weather forecast across the state over the coming days, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.
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According to the IMD, a cyclonic circulation formed over the South Andaman Sea on Wednesday. The system is likely to move northwestwards and develop into a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13.
It is expected to become a well-marked low-pressure area by November 14 before further intensifying into a depression by November 15, the weather agency forecast.
Despite the anticipated intensification, there is no immediate indication of any significant weather impact on Odisha. The IMD has forecast mainly dry weather across the state until November 17.
The weather conditions are also likely to remain largely unchanged between November 18 and 21, with no major shift expected during the period.
The forecast suggests that the developing system over the Bay of Bengal is unlikely to bring significant rainfall or other major weather changes to Odisha, at least until November 21.
The situation will, however, continue to be monitored as the system develops and moves over the Bay of Bengal.