CYCLONIC STORM TO FORM IN BAY OF BENGAL; NOT MUCH IMPACT ON ODISHA
Bhubaneswar (23/05/2024): A Cyclonic Storm is likely to form in Bay of Bengal.
It is likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts on May 26 evening. The low pressure area in Bay of Bengal will move northeastwards & concentrate into a Depression over central parts of Bay of Bengal by morning of 24th.
Thereafter, it is very likely to continue to move northeastwards, intensify further into a #CyclonicStorm over eastcentral Bay of Bengal by 25th May morning. Subsequently, it would move nearly northwards and reach near Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts by May 26 evening as a severe cyclonic storm. It will not have much impact on Odisha.
Several parts of the state may experience rainfall and thunderstorm activities on May 25 and 26.