A fresh cyclonic circulation formed over the South Andaman Sea on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, and is projected to intensify into a depression over the Bay of Bengal by November 15, according to the India Meteorological Department (IMD).
Despite the developing weather system, the IMD has confirmed that Odisha is unlikely to experience any significant adverse weather, bringing major relief to the state’s residents and coastal districts.
System Trajectory & Intensification Timeline
According to the IMD’s regional meteorological bulletin, the weather system will follow a north-westerly trajectory over the next several days:
- November 13 (Low-Pressure Area): Moving northwestward, the cyclonic circulation is likely to concentrate into a low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal.
- November 14 (Well-Marked Low): The system is expected to gain further strength and organize into a well-marked low-pressure area.
- November 15 (Depression): Continued favorable atmospheric conditions over the sea are projected to intensify the system into a depression by Sunday, November 15.
Odisha Weather Outlook Through November 21
Meteorological models indicate that the system’s path will steer clear of the Odisha coast, keeping atmospheric conditions stable across the state:
- Mainly Dry Conditions (Till Nov 17): Dry weather is forecast to prevail across all interior and coastal districts of Odisha through November 17, with no rainfall or cyclonic warnings issued for the state.
- Extended Stability (Nov 18 – Nov 21): No major shifts in weather patterns or significant rainfall activity are anticipated across Odisha between November 18 and November 21.
