Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- A low-pressure system is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal on October 23 and may intensify into a depression by October 25.

While cyclone formation is not certain, the forecast brings Odisha's recurring October cyclone threat into focus.

The state has faced several destructive storms during the month of October, including the 1999 Super Cyclone, Phailin in 2013 and Dana in 2024.

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October 1985: On October 15, a severe cyclonic storm crossed the north Odisha coast, south of Balasore.

October 1999: Two powerful cyclones struck Odisha back-to-back, including the catastrophic Super Cyclone which made landfall near Paradip on Octo...