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Low-pressure area forms over Bay of Bengal, likely to intensify: IMD

A low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Indian Ocean near the eastern equatorial region, the India Meteorological Department said on Sunday. The system is likely to intensify further over the next 24 hours, while Odisha is expected to experience colder nights and dense fog in the coming days.

Published by Dibyajyoti | January 06, 2026

A low-pressure area has developed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Indian Ocean near the eastern equatorial region, theIndia Meteorological Department(IMD) said on Sunday. According to weather observations, the system formed at around 5:30 pm on January 5.

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

Meanwhile, several parts of Odisha are likely to experience intensified cold wave conditions. From Monday and over the next four days, night temperatures across the state are expected to fall by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. In the past 24 hours, the impact of cold has increased in several districts, including the hilly and plain areas of Kandhamal and Koraput.

The Meteorological Centre has forecast that interior and southern Odisha will continue to experience cold conditions. Along with severe cold, the state is also likely to witness dense fog during early morning and morning hours.

In the last 24 hours, dense fog was reported in Boudh district, where visibility dropped to as low as 20 metres. Similar foggy conditions were observed in Balangir, Koraput, and Kandhamal districts. According to the IMD, dense fog is likely to prevail in many parts of Odisha over the next four days, potentially affecting visibility and daily activities.