A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into cyclone “Mantha”, which may further strengthen into a severe cyclonic storm, the Meteorological Department said on Tuesday.
Under its influence, Chattogram and nearby regions are experiencing unusually high temperatures, causing severe discomfort for residents, particularly for day labourers and other outdoor workers.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), the maximum temperature in Chattogram on Tuesday was recorded at 35.01°C, while the minimum was 25.08°C.
Patenga weather office forecasts that the temperature may remain around 35°C for the next five days, from 27 October onward. However, weather conditions are expected to gradually normalise from 1 November as the cyclone weakens.
The persistent heat has also increased humidity and dust levels in Chattogram’s air. The Met Office has advised people with respiratory, throat, or skin sensitivities to avoid spending long hours outdoors.
Officials at the weather office said no formal warning signal has been issued yet, but all maritime ports have been asked to stay alert as “Mantha” continues to move in a north and northwesterly direction. The cyclone may have partial effects on Bangladesh’s coastal belt.
Md Abdur Rahman Khan, deputy director of the Chattogram Meteorological Office, said, “The low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal has gradually turned into a cyclone, leading to a temporary rise in temperature across Chattogram and surrounding regions. However, cyclone is unlikely to make landfall in Bangladesh. The heat will subside once the cyclone’s influence weakens by tomorrow.”
Meteorologists explain that cyclones forming over the Bay of Bengal often cause short-term changes in temperature and wind flow across coastal regions, which is why areas like Chattogram are currently facing unusually hot weather.
