Two separate weather systems brewing over the Bay of Bengal have sparked discussions about a possible winter cyclone. However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has confirmed that neither system is likely to directly impact Odisha.
The first system, which originated over the Malacca Strait, rapidly intensified into a deep depression late Tuesday. It is expected to evolve into a cyclonic circulation later today as it moves in a west-northwest direction. Meteorologists note that it is gathering power over warmer waters in the central Bay of Bengal, but there is still no clarity on its potential landfall.
Second Weather System Near Sri Lanka Intensifying
At the same time, another weather circulation has developed near Sri Lanka, over the southwest Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Indian Ocean. This system is also intensifying and progressing towards the north-northwest. IMD reports suggest that it could strengthen into a well-marked low-pressure area and later into a depression within the next 24 hours. However, like the first system, it is not projected to move toward Odisha.
Odisha Set for Dry Weather Despite Cyclone Speculation
Despite heightened cyclone buzz, Odisha is expected to remain mostly dry for the next week. According to the IMD’s regional centre in Bhubaneswar, no rainfall warnings have been issued for the state after November 26. The weather will stay stable with only occasional cloud cover in isolated areas.
Night temperatures across Odisha are likely to drop by 2–3°C over the next two days, signaling the onset of cooler winter conditions. The IMD has confirmed that dry weather is expected to prevail until at least December 2.
Fog Advisory Issued for Koraput and Sundargarh
The IMD has issued a Yellow Warning for dense fog in parts of Koraput and Sundargarh until early Wednesday morning. However, no significant weather alerts are in place for the next six days.
While both systems are being closely tracked, current forecasts consistently show that Odisha remains outside the danger zone.
