Low pressure likely to form in South Bay of Bengal around May 5, says IMD DG Mrutyunjay Mohapatra

New-Delhi: A low pressure area is likely to develop over south Bay of Bengal area around May 5, informed India Meteorological Department (IMD) Director General, Mrutyunjay Mohapatra.

“As per yesterday’s forecast, a low pressure area is likely to develop over south Bay of Bengal around May 5. It may intensify into a depression. However, only after the low pressure forms, we can say whether it will further intensify into a cyclone or not,” said Mohapatra.

“A complete picture will emerge only after the low pressure area develops,” informed Mohapatra.

However, the possible low pressure will have no impact on Odisha.

“There will be no impact on Odisha. It may affect Andaman Islands. If the cyclone forms, it may affect south or southeast Bay of Bengal,” Dr Mohapatra said today.

In Odisha, there will be severe heatwave in the month of May. The condition may last upto 4-5 days in the month. The temperature will soar in coastal and interior Odisha districts,” he said.