Dhaka, Nov. 20 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast the formation of a low-pressure area in the southern Bay of Bengal.

The weather system is likely to develop around Nov 25 but it is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall, according to Kazi Zebunnesa, assistant meteorologist at the BMD.

"The low-pressure system poses no significant threat. It is unlikely to bring heavy rainfall, with only light showers expected," she said.

"As the system is forming in the southern region, it may move towards Sri Lanka, having minimal impact on Bangladesh."

The BMD's long-term forecast had earlier suggested the possibility of one or more low-pressure systems forming in November, with the potential for one to develop into a depression or ...