A low-pressure system has developed over the northeastern Bay of Bengal and adjacent northern Andaman Sea, with meteorological reports indicating that it could evolve into a cyclone named "Dana", According to BMD's cyclone alert, a depression is expected to form in the sea by 23 October, which may strengthen into a powerful cyclone by 24 October.
Should the cyclone strike the coastlines of the Barisal and Khulna divisions, wind speeds could reach between 100 to 120 km/h.
Furthermore, if the cyclone makes landfall during high tide, there is a risk of flooding in the coastal areas of Satkhira, Khulna, and Bagerhat, with tidal surges anticipated to be between 6 to 8 feet above normal levels.
Conversely, if the cyclone impacts during low tide, flood surges of 2 to 4 feet above normal are expected in the same regions.
On the other hand, if the cyclone heads towards Odisha, India, it could reach wind speeds of 130 to 150 km/h.
The West Bengal Meteorological Department has reported that the sea has already become turbulent near Odisha and West Medinipur.
Rainfall has been forecasted in several districts of South Bengal starting Tuesday, and authorities have imposed a three-day ban on fishing in the sea beginning Wednesday.
The cyclone is anticipated to intensify in the northeastern Bay of Bengal on 2 Oct, raising concerns of flooding in Kolkata and several other areas in South Bengal.
Additionally, the West Bengal government has ordered the evacuation of residents from low-lying coastal areas to safer locations.
