Depression over bay likely to turn into 'severe cyclonic storm' by tonight | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Friday
June 13, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Latest
  • Economy
    • Banking
    • Stocks
    • Industry
    • Analysis
    • Bazaar
    • RMG
    • Corporates
    • Aviation
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
FRIDAY, JUNE 13, 2025
Depression over bay likely to turn into 'severe cyclonic storm' by tonight

Bangladesh

TBS Report
25 May, 2024, 11:40 am
Last modified: 25 May, 2024, 01:23 pm

Related News

  • Launch services suspended for second day in Barishal amid rough weather
  • Land depression moves over Tangail, rough weather likely to persist
  • Heavy rain, tidal surges trigger flood warnings as deep depression crosses coast
  • Depression-spawned rains, tidal waves swamp 20 villages in Patuakhali
  • Deep depression halts cargo unloading at Chattogram Port's outer anchorage

Depression over bay likely to turn into 'severe cyclonic storm' by tonight

Meteorologists have advised people in the coastal areas, particularly women, children and the elderly, to move to cyclone shelters by this evening since heavy rainfall and coastal flooding due to high tides are expected to start from Sunday morning

TBS Report
25 May, 2024, 11:40 am
Last modified: 25 May, 2024, 01:23 pm

The depression over the central Bay of Bengal may intensify into a cyclonic storm by this afternoon (25 May) and a 'severe cyclonic storm' by night, according to meteorologists.

It is very likely to cross Bangladesh and adjoining West Bengal coasts between Sagar Island and Khepupara around midnight on 26 May as a severe cyclonic storm, according to a special bulletin of the India Meteorological Department (IMD).

Mostofa Kamal Palash, a meteorology and climate researcher at the University of Saskatchewan, Canada, said the depression, which will be called "Remal" once it turns into a cyclone, might strengthen further and turn into a 'very severe cyclonic storm.'

"During its landfall, the wind speed could reach 110 to 130 kilometres per hour, with gusts potentially increasing to 140 to 160 kilometres per hour, according to multiple weather forecast models. Gusts were previously predicted to be around 140 kilometres per hour," he said. 

Scorching heat prevails in most parts of country

He said Cyclone Remal is highly likely (over 90% chance) to hit Bangladesh's coastal regions, including the Satkhira, Bagerhat, Khulna, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, and Bhola districts, and the South 24 Parganas district of India's West Bengal with its maximum intensity.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

Palash also warned that the possible cyclone might hit the coast sooner than predicted. 

"While various weather forecasts suggest that potential cyclone Remal may start impacting the coast after Sunday morning, cyclones can sometimes accelerate and hit the coast three to six hours earlier than predicted," he said. 

India and Pakistan swelter, Bangladesh braces for storm

"By Saturday evening, the storm will likely fully develop into a cyclone. All weather forecast models indicate that the cyclone will move directly north from Saturday evening," said Palash.

He advised people in the coastal areas, particularly women, children and the elderly, to move to cyclone shelters by Saturday evening since heavy rainfall and coastal flooding due to high tides are expected to start from Sunday morning.

In a bulletin on Saturday morning, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said the deep depression over East Central Bay and adjoining West Central Bay moved north-northeastwards over the same area.

It was centred at 9am today and is about 565 km southwest of Chattogram port, 495 km southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 540 km south of Mongla port, and 490 km south of Payra port.

It is likely to intensify and move northeastwards further.

The maximum sustained wind speed within 48 km of the deep depression centre is about 50 kph, rising to 60 kph in gusts or squalls.

The sea will remain rough near the deep depression centre.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signals no one.

All fishing boats and trawlers in North Bay and the deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.

They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.

Environment / Top News

Cyclone Remal / Deep depression

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • BNP Acting Chairperson Tarique Rahman and Chief Adviser  Muhammad Yunus meet at Dorchester Hotel in London, UK on 13 June 2025. Photo: CA Press Wing
    'Historic' Yunus-Tarique meeting ends after nearly 1.5 hours of discussions on polls, other crucial issues
  • Rescuers work at the scene of a damaged building in the aftermath of Israeli strikes, in Tehran, Iran, June 13, 2025. Majid Asgaripour/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
    Tehran retaliates with 100 drones after Israel strikes Iran's nuclear facilities, kills military leaders
  • The flag of Russia. File photo: Collected
    Russia says Israel's attack on Iran was unprovoked and illegal

MOST VIEWED

  • Wreckage of a Boeing 787 Dreamliner showing part of its registration "VT-ANB" in Ahmedabad, India, June 12, 2025. REUTERS/Amit Dave
    Air India Dreamliner crashes into Ahmedabad college hostel, kills over 290
  • File Photo of Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus: UNB
    Prof Yunus to receive Harmony Award from King Charles today
  • Bangladesh Bank Governor Ahsan H Mansur. TBS Sketch
    Bangladesh mulls settlements with tycoons over offshore wealth: BB governor tells FT
  • Railway seeks Tk2,000cr foreign loans to revive coach assembly, modernise workshops
    Railway seeks Tk2,000cr foreign loans to revive coach assembly, modernise workshops
  • UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Chief Adviser Muhammad Yunus
    Disclosure of unconfirmed Yunus-Starmer meeting shows ‘diplomatic imprudence’: Analysts
  • Brother sues Latifur's daughter, widow over alleged forgery to seize control of Transcom
    Brother sues Latifur's daughter, widow over alleged forgery to seize control of Transcom

Related News

  • Launch services suspended for second day in Barishal amid rough weather
  • Land depression moves over Tangail, rough weather likely to persist
  • Heavy rain, tidal surges trigger flood warnings as deep depression crosses coast
  • Depression-spawned rains, tidal waves swamp 20 villages in Patuakhali
  • Deep depression halts cargo unloading at Chattogram Port's outer anchorage

Features

Among pet birds in the country, lovebirds are the most common, and they are also the most numerous in the haat. Photo: Junayet Rashel

Where feathers meet fortune: How a small pigeon stall became Dhaka’s premiere bird market

1d | Panorama
Illustration: Duniya Jahan/ TBS

Forget Katy Perry, here’s Bangladesh’s Ruthba Yasmin shooting for the moon

2d | Features
File photo of Eid holidaymakers returning to the capital from their country homes/Rajib Dhar

Dhaka: The city we never want to return to, but always do

4d | Features
Photo collage shows political posters in Bagerhat. Photos: Jannatul Naym Pieal

From Sheikh Dynasty to sibling rivalry: Bagerhat signals a turning tide in local politics

6d | Bangladesh

More Videos from TBS

'Historic' meeting between Yunus and Tarique underway in London

'Historic' meeting between Yunus and Tarique underway in London

1h | TBS Today
Iran warns Israel of severe retaliation

Iran warns Israel of severe retaliation

1h | TBS World
Global oil prices soar

Global oil prices soar

2h | TBS World
What did Iran say in response to the Israeli attack?

What did Iran say in response to the Israeli attack?

3h | TBS World
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net