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Following a brief dry spell, Odisha is predicted to see wet weather during the Dussehra festivities, as a low-pressure region forms over the Bay of Bengal today.
According to the India Meteorological Department (IMD), there is an upper-air cyclonic circulation over the South Andaman Sea. Under its influence, a low-pressure region is expected to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal. Because of its impact, rainfall is forecast in various parts of Odisha during the following few days, with the intensity expected to increase on October 14 and 15.
With Durga Puja preparations in full swing, the potential of rain has caused alarm among organizers and traders.
According to the Met Department, favorable conditions exist for the formation of a low-pressure system due to active cyclonic circulation over the Andaman Sea and surrounding areas. Once developed, the system is anticipated to move west-northwestward. However, further information about its track and intensity will become available within the next 24 to 48 hours. The moving weather system is forecast to keep the skies gloomy in certain portions of the state starting tonight, with light to moderate rainfall.
Rain is expected on October 14 and 15, with thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds in some areas. The path of the low-pressure system will determine the distribution and intensity of rainfall in various districts.
Meanwhile, mandap construction, decoration, and market preparations for Durga Puja are in full flow in the state’s major cities. If rain falls during this time, Puja preparations and shopping are likely to be hampered.
