Bhubaneswar, Oct. 9 -- A fresh cyclonic circulation is likely to form over the north Bay of Bengal by tomorrow, according to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Bhubaneswar. However, the system is not expected to intensify significantly, the department said.

Despite this, thunderstorms with lightning and moderate rain are likely to continue in several parts of Odisha over the next few days.

The withdrawal of the southwest monsoon from Odisha, initially expected around October 15, may be delayed as weather conditions remain unfavourable for its retreat during the next five days.

The Met office said that gradual changes in wind direction could create favourable conditions for the monsoon to start withdrawing from western Odisha in the co...