Dhaka:Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab is advancing west-northwestwards over the west-central Bay of Bengal and its adjoining areas. It is expected to make landfall on the Andhra Pradesh coast of India around noon on Wednesday, as per the latest weather bulletin.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the cyclone was positioned at 6 am today near latitude 15.9° north and longitude 84.9° east. As the cyclone progresses, it is anticipated to bring rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds to certain areas in Bangladesh's Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions over the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am today.
Elsewhere in Bangladesh, the weather is likely to stay mainly dry, with skies possibly becoming partly cloudy at times. Daytime temperatures may see a slight decrease across the country, while nighttime temperatures are expected to remain relatively stable, According to forecast.
The sun is scheduled to set in Dhaka at 523 pm on Tuesday and rise at 602 am tomorrow. Although the cyclone is projected to hit the Indian coast, residents in Bangladesh's coastal divisions are advised to stay informed with official weather updates, as conditions may shift with the storm's movement.