Low-Pressure Systems in Bay of Bengal Bring Heavy Rainfall to Eastern India
Low-Pressure Systems in Bay of Bengal Bring Heavy Rainfall to Eastern India
IN · Published Sep 29, 2026
• Low-pressure systems forming over the Bay of Bengal are causing significant atmospheric disturbances, drawing moisture-laden winds towards regions of low pressure.
• These systems are characterised by the convergence, ascent, and condensation of moist air, leading to the formation of organised clouds and heavy rainfall.

Impact & Risks

Eastern Indian states such as Odisha, West Bengal, Jharkhand, Bihar, and parts of central India are particularly vulnerable to heavy rainfall from these systems. The slow movement or stagnation of these disturbances can lead to cumulative rainfall, increasing the risk of flooding in affected areas. Coastal and inland regions may also experience enhanced rainfall due to the orographic effect, which occurs when moist air is uplifted over terrain.

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