Over the next 48 hours, a severe cyclonic storm threatens to roar over the Bay of Bengal following the formation of a low pressure area over the Andaman Sea. Various current models suggest that the fall of the cyclonic storm would be at the coast of Odisha or adjoining West Bengal or it may re-curve towards Bangladesh.

Odisha says it is “fully prepared” to face the cyclone, West Bengal also predicted to receive very heavy rainfall.

The special bulletin issued by IMD said that an upper air cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal during the next 24 hours.

A cyclonic storm is likely to form in the Bay of Bengal off the Odisha coast on October 23, said the India Meteorological Department (IMD) here on Sunday.

IMD warns of cyclonic storm forming over Bay of Bengal, heavy rainfall expected in Odisha, fishermen advised to return.

A potential cyclonic storm is expected to hit the coasts of Odisha and West Bengal by October 24, prompting heavy rainfall and strong winds. Alerts have been issued and fishermen warned against venturing into the sea.

Cyclone Dana is forming over the Bay of Bengal, bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds to the Bengal-Odisha coast on October 23 and 24. Preparations and warnings issued as the storm may intensify into a severe cyclonic storm.

A cyclonic storm is anticipated to form over the Bay of Bengal by October 23, affecting coastal regions in Odisha and West Bengal, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD). An upper-air cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea is likely to evolve into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours.

BHUBANESWAR: The first tropical storm of the post-monsoon season is expected to develop over the Bay of Bengal by 23 October, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD) on Sunday. An upper air cyclonic circulation over the central Andaman Sea had moved to the northern Andaman Sea on Sunday.