Cyclonic Circulation Over Odisha and Southwest Pakistan Bringing Heavy Rainfall in 2-3 Days
A low-pressure area over south Odisha and its surrounding regions has triggered a cyclonic circulation extending up to 7.6 km above mean sea level, tilting south-westwards. This weather system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, offering a timely boost to the monsoon as it enters the traditionally rainy second half of July. A Western Disturbance, with a trough in the middle tropospheric westerly winds and an axis at 5.8 km above sea level along 72°E longitude north of 32°N latitude, is set to affect northern India. This system may bring widespread rain, thunderstorms, and potential snowfall in the higher reaches of Jammu & Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, and Uttarakhand, potentially disrupting travel and daily activities in these regions. A cyclonic circulation over southwest Pakistan and adjoining areas at 1.5 km above sea level is expected to bring moderate to heavy rainfall and strong winds to the region over the next 2-3 days. Moderate to heavy rain with a few very heavy spells is possible over Goa, south Gujarat, and coastal Karnataka. A fresh low-pressure area is likely to develop over the west-central and adjoining northwest Bay of Bengal around July 19. This system is expected to bring heavy rainfall, strong winds, and potential flooding to the coastal regions of Odisha and West Bengal, along with parts of Andhra Pradesh, in the subsequent day.