Bhubaneswar, Jan. 6 -- A low-pressure area has formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and the adjoining Indian Ocean near the eastern equatorial region. According to weather observations, the system developed at around 5:30 PM on January 5.

Meteorological sources indicate that the low-pressure area is likely to become well-marked and intensify further within the next 24 hours.

Weather agencies are closely monitoring the system for further developments. Further updates are anticipated as the situation develops.

Meanwhile, several parts of Odisha are likely to shiver under the cold wave. From today and over the next four days, the night temperatures across the state are expected to drop by 2 to 4 degrees Celsius. In the last 24 hours, t...