Bhubaneswar, Oct. 23 -- The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has forecasted the formation of a low-pressure area over the southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal on October 24, under the influence of a cyclonic circulation over the south Andaman Sea and its neighbourhood.

According to IMD's bulletin issued today, after the formation of the low-pressure area, the system is expected to move west-northwestwards and become more marked during the subsequent 24 hours.

In view of the emerging system, the IMD has issued a five-day weather forecast for Odisha, warning of thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds across several districts.

Weather forecast for Odisha October 23: Thunderstorms with lightning and gusty surface winds...