Weather
Low-Pressure Area over Bay of Bengal May Turn into Cyclone
After the onset of Kartik month, rainfall across Bangladesh has almost stopped, while temperature and heat intensity have risen noticeably. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) reports that a low-pressure area over the southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas has turned into a well-marked low.
According to the Met Office, the system may intensify further and has the potential to develop into a cyclone. It could bring isolated rain in some areas.
Meteorologist Bazlur Rashid told Kalbela that the well-marked low may develop into a depression by Wednesday. “It is still uncertain whether it will turn into a cyclone, but since the monsoon season has ended, conditions over the sea are favorable for cyclone formation,” he said.
The weather bulletin added that the system currently remains over the same region, and its possible path or landfall area may be known by Wednesday.
In its latest 120-hour forecast, the BMD said that a few places in the Chattogram division might experience rain or thundershowers, while weather across the rest of the country is likely to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies. Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged.
Weather
Low-Pressure Likely Over South Andaman Sea as Temperatures Set to Dip
A low-pressure area is likely to form over the South Andaman Sea and adjoining regions within the next 24 hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. The system may gradually intensify as it moves west-northwestward.
Meteorologist Dr Md Omar Faruk said in Saturday’s (22 November) forecast that the existing seasonal low lies over the South Bay of Bengal, with its extension reaching the North Bay.
The forecast indicates that by tomorrow morning (23 November), the weather across the country is expected to remain dry with partly cloudy skies. Light to moderate fog may develop in some areas during early morning hours. Night temperatures may fall slightly, while daytime temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged.
Separate forecasts for Sunday through Wednesday suggest that dry weather will persist nationwide, accompanied by partly cloudy conditions. Night temperatures may drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius in some regions, with a slight fall in daytime temperatures as well. No significant weather changes are anticipated in the coming days.
Weather
Bangladesh May See First Cold Wave in December, Says BWOT
Northern Bangladesh has begun experiencing early winter conditions, with Tetulia recording the season’s lowest temperature of 14°C on Friday, according to the Meteorological Department.
Officials say that without the possibility of a late-November storm over the Bay of Bengal, temperatures might have fallen more rapidly, potentially allowing fog and cooler air to trigger a nationwide cold wave.
The Bangladesh Weather Observatory Team (BWOT) reported that if sea conditions remain stable, the season’s first cold wave may arrive in December. Until then, cooler weather will be felt across the country, though not at cold-wave levels.
According to BWOT, the mild and pleasant chill of November is expected to persist throughout the month.
Weather
Typhoon Kalmaegi Devastates Philippines, Leaves 140 Dead and 127 Missing
At least 140 people have been killed and 127 others remain missing after Typhoon Kalmaegi swept across the Philippines, according to official figures released on Thursday. The powerful storm is now heading toward Vietnam.
Severe flooding has inundated parts of Cebu province, washing away cars, riverside homes, and even large shipping containers. The National Civil Defense Office confirmed 114 deaths, while local authorities in Cebu reported an additional 28 fatalities.
In Liloan, near Cebu City, at least 35 bodies have been recovered, and many buildings have lost their roofs. On Negros Island, at least 30 people died after mudslides triggered by heavy rains from Kanlaon volcano buried several homes. Six army personnel were also killed when a rescue mission helicopter crashed.
Cebu recorded 18.3 centimeters of rainfall within 24 hours—far above the region’s monthly average of 13.1 centimeters. Cebu Governor Pamela Baricuatro described the situation as “unexpected” and “catastrophic.”
Scientists warn that climate change is intensifying storms like Kalmaegi, as warmer oceans fuel stronger winds and heavier rainfall. Around 800,000 people have been evacuated to safer areas.
Kalmaegi is expected to make landfall in central Vietnam on Thursday night, where authorities fear the storm could worsen ongoing floods that have persisted for over a week.
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