A low-pressure area formed over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining regions has intensified into a well-marked low, with the potential to further strengthen into a depression and possibly a cyclonic storm, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
BMD meteorologist Kazi Zebunnesa told Samakal that the system, which originated as a low-pressure area, has now become well-marked and is gradually intensifying. “It may deepen further into a depression and subsequently into a cyclonic storm,” she said.
She noted that the formation of the system was initially expected earlier, but its development appears to be progressing slowly. According to her, while the system had earlier shown a trajectory toward Bangladesh, its current movement is more aligned toward India. “Whether it will ultimately make landfall in Bangladesh will be clearer later. Its impact on rainfall in Bangladesh is also uncertain at this stage, as the system remains positioned toward the southern region, near Tamil Nadu in India,” she added.
The weather bulletin issued today (Sunday) states that yesterday’s low-pressure area over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining regions has intensified into a well-marked low and continues to linger over the same area. It is expected to move west-northwestward and intensify further.
The forecast also mentions that the country’s weather may remain dry with partly cloudy skies. Light fog may develop in some areas early tomorrow morning. Both day and night temperatures across the country are likely to remain nearly unchanged.
