Dhaka, May 18 -- Cyclone Amphan intensified into a 'very severe' cyclonic storm on Monday and is likely to strengthen further as it bears down on the coastlines of Bangladesh and India's West Bengal, according to the Met Office.

Meteorologists believe the storm could transform into a 'super cyclone' packing winds of 265 kmph.

Speaking to bdnews24.com on Monday, Kamal said the cyclone is likely to cut its path through Bangladesh's coasts sometime between Tuesday midnight and Wednesday evening. "We will start moving people into cyclone shelters from Tuesday afternoon."

The cyclone was moving northwards at a speed of 13 kmph and was centred over the west bay and adjoining areas at 6 am on Monday.

At that time, it was situated about 1,150...