Skymet Weather: Heavy Rain Ahead for Odisha, Chhattisgarh & Northeast as BoB System Strengthens

By: Mahesh Palawat | Edited By: Arti Kumari
Jul 16, 2026, 1:45 PM
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Key Takeaways:

  • The Bay of Bengal low-pressure area is expected to strengthen into a well-marked low-pressure system within the next 12 hours.
  • Moderate to heavy rainfall is likely over Odisha and parts of Chhattisgarh.
  • Multiple cyclonic circulations and an approaching western disturbance will sustain active monsoon conditions.
  • Rainfall activity will continue across eastern, northeastern, western coastal and central parts of India.
  • Forecast Validity: Next 24 hours.

The Weather Systems Over The Country

The low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining North Odisha-West Bengal coast persists over the same region. The associated cyclonic circulation extends up to 7.6 km above mean sea level and is tilting southwestward with height. It is expected to intensify into a well-marked low-pressure area and move northwestwards across North Odisha and Gangetic West Bengal during the next 12 hours.

The monsoon trough at mean sea level is passing through Amritsar, Dehradun, Bareilly, Gorakhpur, Patna, Bankura, the centre of the low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal, and then extends southeastwards into the East-Central Bay of Bengal.

A western disturbance, seen as a cyclonic circulation over North Pakistan and adjoining Jammu, is positioned between 4.5 km and 5.8 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation is present over Northwest Uttar Pradesh and adjoining areas at 0.9 km above mean sea level.

Another cyclonic circulation is over East Uttar Pradesh and adjoining Bihar, extending up to 1.5 km above mean sea level.

A cyclonic circulation persists over East Assam.

Another cyclonic circulation is present over North Gujarat and adjoining Southwest Rajasthan at 3.1 km above mean sea level.

A fresh western disturbance is expected to approach Northwest India from July 19.

Weather Activities During The Last 24 Hours

During the last 24 hours, light to moderate rain with a few heavy spells occurred over coastal Odisha, East Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Northwest Uttar Pradesh, and parts of Uttarakhand.

Light to moderate rain occurred over Northeast India, Sikkim, West Bengal, Jharkhand, the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Konkan & Goa, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Gujarat, parts of Vidarbha, Chhattisgarh, and Northwest Rajasthan.

Light rain occurred over coastal Karnataka, Kerala, North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, and parts of Chhattisgarh.

Forecast

During the next 24 hours, moderate to heavy rain is likely over Odisha and parts of Chhattisgarh.

Light to moderate rain with a few heavy spells is likely over North Coastal Andhra Pradesh, Sikkim, Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Assam, and Arunachal Pradesh.

Light to moderate rain is possible over Northeast India, West Bengal, Odisha, parts of Jharkhand, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Konkan & Goa, Gujarat, and coastal Karnataka.

Light rain is likely over Uttarakhand, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Kerala, Lakshadweep, and the Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

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Mahesh Palawat
Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change
Mr. Palawat, Vice President of Meteorology & Climate Change, is a former Air Force boxer and a passionate weather enthusiast. Dedicated to tracking and predicting weather for the benefit of farmers and the general public, he has been an integral part of Skymet since its inception.
FAQ

Odisha and parts of Chhattisgarh are likely to receive moderate to heavy rainfall.

A strengthening low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal, multiple cyclonic circulations and the monsoon trough are driving the current rainfall activity.

Yes. A fresh western disturbance is expected to approach Northwest India from July 19.

Disclaimer: This content is based on meteorological interpretation and climatological datasets assessed by Skymet’s forecasting team. While we strive to maintain scientific accuracy, weather patterns may evolve due to dynamic atmospheric conditions. This assessment is intended for informational purposes and should not be considered an absolute or guaranteed prediction.

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