Bhubaneswar, November 10: After two successive cyclones - Arnab and Murasu - struck the Andhra Pradesh coast within a span of six days causing severe flooding and landslides in southern parts of Odisha, another weather system is likely to develop over the Bay of Bengal around November 13.
According to the latest weather update, the system is expected to move northwestwards and become a well-marked low pressure area during the subsequent 24 hours.
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The latest development comes in the aftermath of Cyclone Arnab, which made landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coast on October 28, followed by Cyclone Murasu on November 3. The back-to-back cyclones brought heavy rainfall, strong winds and flooding to parts of the eastern coast.
The Bay of Bengal is most active in producing systems during the post-monsoon cyclone season, which generally extends from October to December.
However, the formation of a low pressure area does not necessarily mean that it will develop into a cyclone. Its movement and intensity will depend on prevailing atmospheric and oceanic conditions.
The weather system will be closely monitored for any further intensification and possible impact on Odisha and neighbouring coastal states.
Meanwhile, Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi unveiled a relief package for people affected by Cyclone Arnab, promising financial assistance for crop loss, house damage and livelihood restoration.
According to government sources, at least 1.18 lakh people were affected, more than 75,000 hectares of farmland destroyed and 1,672 houses were damaged in Cyclone Arnab-triggered rain and flooding in worst-hit Ganjam and Kandhamal districts.