In the aftermath of Cyclone Midhili’s recent impact on northeastern states, the Bay of Bengal braces itself for more turbulent times, with not one but two cyclonic storms on the horizon. The meteorological forecast raises concerns of potential landfalls in India, Bangladesh, and Myanmar.
Typically, cyclones emerge between April and December, with a spike in May and a peak after the monsoon season in November. These months are notorious for fostering hazardous weather conditions conducive to cyclone formation.
In an unusual turn of events, the Bay of Bengal is now on the verge of experiencing its fourth cyclonic storm of the year, the sixth in the Indian waters. Warmer sea surface temperatures contribute to this uptick, and numerical models suggest the possibility of more storms due to favorable weather conditions.
The forthcoming cyclonic disturbance, anticipated to be named ‘Michaung,’ pronounced as ‘Migjaum’ according to Myanmar, poses a significant threat to Odisha, West Bengal, and Bangladesh. The India Meteorological Department predicts the emergence of a Cyclonic Circulation over the South Andaman Sea around November 25th, likely intensifying into a cyclone moving towards Bangladesh.
As the region anxiously awaits the next 48 hours, it remains uncertain whether the storm will dissipate or make a potentially devastating landfall. If Cyclone Michaung does strike, it is expected to make landfall in the last days of November.
But the woes don’t end there. Following the aftermath of Cyclone Michaung, another cyclonic threat, named ‘Remal’ by Oman, is predicted to form over the Bay of Bengal. This successive cyclone is forecasted to make landfall in the first week of December, further exacerbating the already precarious situation in the region.
Authorities are closely monitoring the evolving weather conditions, urging residents to stay informed and take necessary precautions as the Bay of Bengal faces the unprecedented challenge of consecutive cyclones.