Bhubaneswar: The low-pressure area over the southeast Bay of Bengal has concentrated into a well-marked low-pressure area, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) informed on Saturday.
According to the IMD, the well-marked low-pressure area now lies over the southeast Bay of Bengal. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to the mid-tropospheric levels.
The IMD stated that the system is showing signs of further intensification. As per satellite imagery analysed by the department, the cloud mass associated with the system has become more organized compared to yesterday, with increased cloud aggregation and enhanced cloud cover around the centre, indicating gradual intensification.
As per IMD’s forecast, the system is very likely to intensify into a Depression during the next 24 hours and further into a cyclonic storm by the evening of November 16.The IMD is closely monitoring the system and further updates on its track and intensity will be issued in subsequent bulletins.
