DEPARTMENT OF METEOROLOGY AND HYDROLOGY (MYANMAR)

26-5-2024: According to the observations at (05:30) hrs M.S.T today, the Cyclonic Storm “REMAL” over North Bay and adjoining Eastcentral Bay of Bengal has moved nearly Northwards and now lies over North Bay of Bengal. It is centered at about (285) Nautical miles West-Northwest of Thandwe, (200) Nautical miles West-Southwest of Sittwe (Myanmar), (160) Nautical miles South-Southwest of Khepupara (Bangladesh), (160) Nautical miles South-Southeast of Sagar Island and (180) Nautical miles South-Southeast of Canning (West Bangal, India). Monsoon is strong over the Andaman Sea and Southeast Bay of Bengal of Bengal and weather is cloudy elsewhere over the Bay of Bengal.

Early Warning For Weather Events During Pre Monsoon Season and Monsoon Onset

Saturday, May 15, 2021 - 20:30

Early Warning For Weather Events During Pre Monsoon Season and Monsoon Onset

Issued on 15- 5- 2021

1. During the Pre Monsoon Season (from mid May to before the onset of Southwest Monsoon into Myanmar), strong wind accompanied with hails, thunder, lightning and isolated rain or thundershowers are likely in the afternoon or evening in the whole country due to the unstable air conditions and convective cloud by gradually rising day temperatures. Surface wind speed in strong wind may reach (35)mph to (40)mph.

2.         Public is advised to take necessary awareness with the weather events during the Pre Monsoon Season (from mid May to before the onset of Southwest Monsoon into Myanmar) and domestic airlines and cruises are also advised to take precautionary measures.