Bay of Bengal System Puts Odisha, Bengal on Flood Watch
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.