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A cyclonic circulation is currently active over the North Bay of Bengal and is likely to intensify into a low-pressure area within the next 24 hours, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) predicted on Wednesday.

The remnants of Cyclone Wipha are expected to re-enter the Bay of Bengal and take the shape of a cyclonic system. Under its influence, a low-pressure area may form over the northern part of the Bay by tomorrow, triggering a fresh spell of intense rainfall across Odisha.

The IMD has predicted widespread rainfall activity in the state under the combined influence of the cyclonic circulation and the potential low-pressu...