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12:50 amMissing KRIDL engineer traced to Mumbai after 40 days
12:48 amHeavy rain to hit Chennai, northern, delta and western districts on Sunday
12:45 amBRS hits back at govt., terms as lies claims on energy, water for irrigation
12:43 amAlbanian police fire tear gas as anti-government student protests turn violent
12:42 amIndia Issues Fresh Advisory For Umrah Pilgrims In Saudi Arabia
12:41 amSame Name Appears 10 Times On Voter Roll. 5 UP Poll Officials Get Notices
12:38 amFans hail ‘Telugu brothers’ Tilak Varma, Nitish Kumar Reddy after India’s Christchurch T20I win
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Science

Why Odisha is prone to cyclones in October: Past storms and key reasons

Reported by Odisha Tv 23 Oct 2026, 10:23 am IST 1 min read

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A low-pressure system is expected to form over the Bay of Bengal on October 23 and may intensify into a depression by October 25. While cyclone formation is not certain, the forecast brings Odisha’s recurring October cyclone threat into focus. The state has faced several destructive storms during the month of October, including the 1999 Super Cyclone, Phailin in 2013 and Dana in 2024.

Major October Cyclones That Affected Odisha October 1985: On October 15, a severe cyclonic storm crossed the north Odisha coast, south of Balasore. October 1999: Two powerful cyclones struck Odisha back-to-back…

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Section: Science
Topics: Weather & monsoon
Places: Andhra Pradesh, Odisha
First reported by: Odisha Tv
Reporter: poonam singh
Published: Friday, 23 October 2026, 10:23 am IST
Coverage: One outlet so far

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