A low-pressure area has developed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Indian Ocean near the eastern equatorial region. Weather observations report that the system formed around 5:30 PM on January 5.

Meteorological sources suggest that the low-pressure area is likely to become well-marked and intensify further within the next 24 hours. Weather agencies are closely monitoring the system, and further updates are expected as the situation evolves.

Cold Wave and Dense Fog in OdishaMeanwhile, several parts of Odisha are likely to experience a cold wave. Over the next four days, night temperatures across the state are expected to drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. In the past 24 hours, colder conditions have intensified in several districts, including the hilly and plain areas of Kandhamal and Koraput.

The Meteorological Centre predicts that interior and southern Odisha will continue to face cold conditions, accompanied by dense fog. Dense fog has already been reported in Boudh district, with visibility dropping to as low as 20 metres. Similar conditions were also observed in Balangir, Koraput, and Kandhamal districts.

According to the weather department, dense fog is likely to persist during early morning and morning hours across many districts of Odisha over the next four days.