The low pressure formed in the Bay of Bengal intensified and became a well-defined low around 4 PM yesterday. Concerns are growing that it may evolve into a cyclone. Meteorologists, analyzing images from Japanese artificial satellites, indicate that Cyclone ‘Dana’ could strike in a manner similar to that of Amphan.

According to satellite imagery, on Monday (October 21), its center was located at approximately 15 degrees north latitude and 92 degrees east longitude. Wind speeds around the center were nearly 50 kilometers per hour. The low pressure system is currently moving northwest, with expectations of continuing in the same direction over the next 24 hours.

Meteorologist A. K. M. Nazmul Haque stated that the low pressure could transform into a depression by Tuesday (October 22), potentially bringing light rain to the southern regions of the country.

Meteorologists and climate experts have indicated that Cyclone ‘Dana’ will impact the coastal areas of the Khulna and Barisal divisions of Bangladesh. They express concerns that it may follow a similar path to the previous cyclone, Amphan, with the possibility of higher tidal surges along the coast. A warning has been issued advising all fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay of Bengal and deep sea to navigate cautiously near the coast until further notice, ensuring they can seek safe harbor on short notice.

According to the latest forecasts from the European Union's weather prediction model, Cyclone 'Dana' is expected to make landfall as a severe cyclone directly impacting the West Bengal region of India and the Khulna division of Bangladesh between midnight on October 23 and 6 PM on October 24.