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.

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.

The deep depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining southwest areas has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm named Mountha, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

In its 9th special weather bulletin issued on Tuesday (October 28), the BMD said the cyclone was located near latitude 14.6°N and longitude 83.0°E at 6 am. It was about 1,290 km southwest of Chattogram, 1,250 km southwest of Cox’s Bazar, 1,140 km southwest of Mongla, and 1,155 km southwest of Payra seaport.

The cyclone is moving north-northwestward and is likely to cross the Andhra Pradesh coast of India by Tuesday evening or night. Within 64 km of the storm center, the maximum sustained wind speed is about 90 km per hour, with gusts reaching up to 110 km per hour. The sea near the storm center is very rough.

All maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to hoist warning signal number 2. Fishermen in the north Bay of Bengal have been advised to remain close to the coast and not venture into the deep sea until further notice.