Bhubaneswar: Based on the latest forecasts from the India Meteorological Department (IMD), a weather system over the Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a depression and bring significant rainfall to the east coast of India. 
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Storm System Overview

A well-marked low-pressure area is currently active over the west-central Bay of Bengal. The IMD forecasts this system will intensify into a depression within the next 12 hours . Continuing to strengthen, it is likely to become a deep depression and cross the coast between south Odisha and north Andhra Pradesh in the early morning of October 3.

Expected Impacts and Warnings

The weather system will influence conditions across several states, with the most intense impacts focused on coastal regions.
· Heavy Rainfall in Odisha: The IMD has issued warnings for heavy to very heavy rainfall across Odisha from October 1 to 3 . Officials have placed all districts on alert, advising them to prepare for potential waterlogging and flash floods . Specific districts, including Malkangiri, Koraput, Rayagada, Kandhamal, and Gajapati, are under an orange alert, signaling expectations of heavy to very heavy rain.
· Rainfall in Other Regions:
  · Andhra Pradesh: Light to moderate rainfall with thunderstorms and gusty winds is forecast for northern coastal districts.
  · West Bengal: South Bengal districts, including South 24 Parganas and Purba Medinipur, are also forecast to receive heavy to very heavy rainfall.
  · Tamil Nadu: Scattered rainfall, with some northern districts potentially experiencing heavy spells, is expected until October 4 .
· Fishermen Advisory: Fishermen have been strongly advised not to venture into the sea along and off the Odisha coast from October 1 to October 4 due to dangerous conditions.
For the most localized and detailed warnings, you can refer to the official IMD website for district-wise warnings.

Broader Weather Context

This developing system is affecting the broader monsoon pattern. The withdrawal of the Southwest monsoon from the rest of the country is now expected to be delayed . Furthermore, the IMD has forecast an above-normal rainfall for October across India, which could impact summer-sown crops that are nearing harvest.