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Weather
IMD Issues Alert for Odisha as Low-Pressure Area Forms Over Bay of Bengal
✍️ Pragativadi
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 06:42 AM
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The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued an alert for Odisha after a fresh low-pressure area developed over the Bay of Bengal. Authorities advise residents to stay prepared for possible adverse weather conditions.
The IMD reported that a low-pressure area has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is likely to influence weather conditions in Odisha. The alert is aimed at informing the public and relevant agencies about the developing system.
Officials have urged people in coastal and interior districts to keep track of weather updates and take necessary precautions. They recommend avoiding unnecessary travel and securing loose objects that could be affected by strong winds.
While the IMD continues to monitor the system, it has not yet indicated any specific intensity or expected rainfall figures. The focus remains on preparedness as the low-pressure area evolves over the next few hours.
Officials have urged people in coastal and interior districts to keep track of weather updates and take necessary precautions. They recommend avoiding unnecessary travel and securing loose objects that could be affected by strong winds.
While the IMD continues to monitor the system, it has not yet indicated any specific intensity or expected rainfall figures. The focus remains on preparedness as the low-pressure area evolves over the next few hours.