Depression may intensify into Cyclone Akvan

A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal may intensify into a powerful tropical cyclone, with the system expected to develop into a depression by Sunday (November 15) night, according to preliminary weather forecasts.

If it develops into a cyclone, it may be named ‘Akvan’. However, meteorologists have yet to determine its potential track with certainty.

The weather system could trigger rainfall across different parts of the country from November 18, with temperatures likely to drop afterwards. The falling temperatures may bring the season's first cold wave to some parts of the country.

The possibility of a new cyclone emerging over the Bay in mid-November has raised concerns among weather observers.

Preliminary numerical weather model analyses suggest that the deep depression is currently moving northwestward. Its potential track includes India's Andhra Pradesh, Odisha and West Bengal, as well as the southeastern region of Bangladesh.

However, its eventual direction and possible landfall location remain uncertain.

Meanwhile, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued precautionary advisories following the formation of the deep depression over the Bay.

In a special weather bulletin issued on Saturday, the department advised fishermen not to venture into the deep sea until further notice.

Authorities are monitoring the developing system as its intensity and movement become clearer.