1. Heavy rain is expected in Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand for the next 2-3 days.
2. Low-pressure areas in the northwestern Bay of Bengal may intensify and move west-northwest.
3. Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand are likely to experience significant weather impacts.
Weather Update, Aug 16: Heavy rain is forecasted for Odisha, West Bengal, and Jharkhand over the next 2-3 days due to a low-pressure area forming in the northwestern Bay of Bengal, which could intensify in the coming days.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), this system is expected to move west-northwest, impacting Gangetic West Bengal and Jharkhand.
The IMD warns that the cyclonic circulation linked to this low-pressure area could trigger significant weather changes, leading to increased rainfall and potential flooding.
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Squally weather with winds reaching 40-50 kmph is expected over the northwestern Bay of Bengal on Friday and Saturday.
Odisha is expected to receive heavy rainfall in districts like Bhadrak, Balasore, Cuttack, and Puri, while thunderstorms with lightning are predicted in coastal regions and other districts such as Mayurbhanj, Keonjhar, and Angul.
West Bengal and Jharkhand are also advised to take necessary precautions, with fishermen warned against venturing into the Bay of Bengal during this period.
