India

Bay of Bengal System Puts Odisha, Bengal on Flood Watch

Published: 13 August 2026 · 1 min read

What Happened

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecast the formation of a low-pressure area over the North Bay of Bengal, which is expected to intensify and bring heavy to extremely heavy rainfall over parts of Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal on August 13. Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are also likely in several eastern and southern states.

Key Takeaways

Authorities and residents have been advised to stay alert as rainfall activity is expected to remain intense across eastern India over the next few days.

Sources

Mint, News on Air