DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (MYANMAR)

 

27-5-2024:According to the observations at (18:30) hrs M.S.T today, the Cyclonic Storm “REMAL” which has crossed to the interior of Bangladesh and has moved North-North eastwards and continous crossing the interior regions of the Southwest of Dhaka (Bangladesh). Monsoon is moderate over the Andaman Sea and South Bay of Bengal and strong to vigorous over the Eastcentral and Northeast Bay of Bengal. Weather is cloudy elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal.

 

Bay of Bengal Condition Issued at (14:00) hours M.S.T on 5-5-2023

Friday, May 5, 2023 - 15:00

Bay of Bengal Condition

Issued at (14:00) hours M.S.T on 5-5-2023

1.      According to the observations at (13:30)hrs M.S.T today, a low pressure area may form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around (7.5.2023). It is likely to intensify into a Depression around (8.5.2023) then continue to move Northwards and intensify into a Cyclonic Storm over the Central Bay of Bengal around (10.5.2023). According to the Numerical Weather Prediction, Cyclonic Storm may reach near Deltaic Area and Rakhine coast and occasionally squall with rough seas will be experienced in Deltaic and off and along Rakhine Coasts. Surface wind speed in squall may reach (50-60) mph from (9.5.2023) to (13.5.2023).

2.      Currently, the storm has not yet started to form, so the track of the storm forecasts are varying based on the observation times, data and model. The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology will continue to issue the forecasts in time.

Advisory

Under the influence of the Cyclonic Storm, people should be awared of strong wind, heavy rain, flash flood and landslide in the hilly areas and near small rivers and also domestic flight, trawlers, vessels and ships off and along Myanmar Coasts. Therefore, pepple should watch the forecasts of The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology and make the necessary preparations.