A significant weather development in the Indian Ocean region is set to influence climate patterns across the subcontinent’s eastern coast. According to the latest reports monitored by Lokmaha News, a low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining east equatorial Indian Ocean. This system is expected to drive rainfall in southern regions while paving the way for a distinct drop in temperatures across the state of Odisha.
Low-Pressure Area Forms Over Bay of Bengal
Meteorological data indicates that the low-pressure system, which developed early Saturday, is likely to move west-northwestwards. Experts predict it will intensify into a depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours. The system is projected to approach the coasts of Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu by early next week.
While the primary impact of this system—including heavy rainfall—is forecast for Tamil Nadu and Puducherry starting November 25, the atmospheric changes are having a ripple effect on the weather dynamics further north. For our readers tracking the Odisha weather update, this transition signals a return to dry, cold conditions for the eastern state.
Winter Chill Returns to Odisha
As the moisture-laden winds concentrate in the south, Odisha is currently experiencing the effects of dry North-westerly winds. This shift in wind patterns is expected to bring a noticeable drop in night temperatures across several districts over the next three to four days.
Lokmaha News has learned that minimum temperatures (night temperature) are likely to fall by 2 to 3 degrees Celsius in many locations. This marks the onset of a fresh cold spell after a brief period of relatively warmer weather.
Current Temperature Observations
The chill is already setting in across the state’s interior regions. Recent data highlights the following temperature drops:
- G Udayagiri in the Kandhamal district recorded the state’s lowest temperature at 7.2 degrees Celsius.
- Phulbani reported a minimum of 10.5 degrees Celsius.
- Koraput and Daringbadi both recorded lows of 11.0 degrees Celsius.
The twin cities of Bhubaneswar and Cuttack also saw a dip in temperatures, recording 16.0 and 16.5 degrees Celsius, respectively.
Forecast for the Week Ahead
While the southern peninsula prepares for wet spells, the forecast for Odisha remains dry. The Regional Meteorological Centre suggests that the North-westerly winds will continue to dominate the state’s weather pattern, ensuring clear skies but colder nights.
Residents and travelers are advised to prepare for the temperature drop, particularly in the interior districts where the cold wave conditions are most acute. Stay tuned to Lokmaha News for continuous coverage on this developing weather story and further Odisha weather updates.
