Bay of Bengal Depression to Bring Thunderstorms to Parts of Myanmar

· Eleven Media Group Co., Ltd

A depression has formed over the Bay of Bengal and is expected to bring rain and thunderstorms across several regions of Myanmar, according to a noon bulletin issued on November 15 by the Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH).

Located roughly 490 nautical miles southwest of Coco Island, the system is currently not moving toward Myanmar and has been placed under a Yellow-level alert. However, the DMH forecasts it will track north-northwest and intensify into a cyclonic storm by November 16, before strengthening into a severe cyclonic storm by November 17.

From November 15 to 19, the storm's influence will bring fairly widespread rain and thunderstorms to Taninthayi Region, Kayin, and Mon states, alongside isolated to scattered rain in Yangon, Bago, Ayeyawady, Kayah, Chin, Rakhine, and Shan states. Squalls with winds up to 25–30 mph and waves reaching 7–9 feet are also expected along the Myanmar coast and offshore. The DMH urges residents near highlands and waterways to guard against flash floods and landslides, and advises domestic flights and fishing vessels to take necessary precautions.

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