New cyclonic circulation in Bay of Bengal; thunderstorm warning issued in Odisha till May 15
Odisha: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported on Friday that a new upper air cyclonic circulation has developed over the Bay of Bengal. According to the department, this circulation extends up to about 1.5 kilometers above sea level in the South Andaman Sea and surrounding areas, indicating a change in regional weather.
The IMD also reported that another upper air cyclonic circulation over interior Odisha and the adjoining Chhattisgarh region, which was previously active at 1.5 kilometers above sea level, has now weakened and its impact has diminished.
According to the Regional Meteorological Center, a trough is also active, originating from the cyclonic circulation over southwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas, extending through eastern Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh to northern interior Odisha. This trough is located about 0.9 kilometers above sea level, contributing to regional weather instability.
According to the Meteorological Department’s forecast, thunderstorms and lightning are likely to persist in several districts of Odisha until May 15th. Lightning and strong winds are also expected, potentially disrupting normal life.
The IMD and Meteorological Department (MeT) have issued specific warnings for several districts. Districts such as Balasore, Bhadrak, Jajpur, Kendrapara, Cuttack, Jagatsinghpur, Puri, Khurda, Nayagarh, Ganjam, Gajapati, Rayagada, Koraput, Malkangiri, Mayurbhanj, and Keonjhar are likely to experience thunderstorms, lightning, and strong winds until May 13th.
The department has issued a yellow warning for these districts, which means people are advised to remain vigilant and stay in safe places. Farmers and fishermen have also been advised to exercise special caution, as these weather conditions may impact their activities.
The IMD stated that the weather situation is being continuously monitored and further warnings will be issued if necessary. The administration has also been instructed to maintain active disaster management preparedness.
Experts say that such cyclonic systems and troughs forming in the Bay of Bengal are common during the pre-monsoon season, but they can cause sudden strong winds and rainfall, necessitating caution.
