Bhubaneswar, Jan 6: A low-pressure area has formed over the southeastern Bay of Bengal and the adjacent eastern equatorial Indian Ocean, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said. Meteorologist Umashankar Das warned that the system could intensify within the next 24 hours.

The development comes as Odisha experiences a cold wave, with temperatures dropping sharply across the state. In the capital Bhubaneswar, the mercury fell to 3.2°C over the past two days, while Jharsuguda recorded a low of 5.6°C.

Residents have been advised to take necessary precautions as the cold is expected to continue in the coming days.