Bangladesh could see a mix of rain, heat and cyclone activity during October, according to reporting by BBC. The monsoon is expected to withdraw from the country in the first half of the month, Bengali daily Prothom Alo reported, citing the same outlook. Forecasts also point to the possibility of cyclones forming during the period, BBC reported.
The Daily Star Bangla reported that the monsoon may leave in the first part of October. The Daily Campus reported that three low-pressure systems could form during the month, along with the prospect of a severe cyclone. These are forecasts, not confirmed events, and conditions can change.
October is a transition month for Bangladesh, when the monsoon typically ends and the post-monsoon cyclone season begins. Low-pressure systems that develop over the Bay of Bengal can intensify into cyclones and move toward the coast. The reports, carried by BBC and other outlets, describe the month's expected pattern rather than a specific storm.
The BBC headline framed the outlook around three elements: rain, heat and cyclones. It did not give specific rainfall totals, temperature figures or dates for any weather system. The reports also did not name which areas of the country could be most affected.
People in coastal districts should follow updates from Bangladesh's meteorological department as the month progresses. Any low-pressure system that forms over the Bay of Bengal will be the main thing to watch in the coming weeks.
