A new cyclone may be forming over the Bay of Bengal in late May, prompting alerts from meteorologists and renewed fears among vulnerable coastal communities. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has identified a developing low-pressure system with potential to intensify between May 23 and 25, just ahead of the southwest monsoon.
Experts warn that May’s warm sea temperatures and shifting winds make it a historically high-risk month for cyclones. If the storm aligns with the new moon on May 27, it could bring dangerously high tides. Coastal areas still reeling from past disasters like Cyclone Rimal may face renewed devastation. While the government has mobilized funds, volunteers, and shelter assessments, climate researchers stress the mounting challenges of recovery and adaptation in the face of intensifying climate events.
