The Department of Meteorology and Hydrology (DMH) has announced that three low-pressure areas may form over the Bay of Bengal in November, two of which could intensify into depressions, while daytime temperatures in 12 regions and states, including Yangon, may exceed the November average by 1.5 degrees Celsius or more.

According to the monthly weather forecast for November, three low-pressure areas may form over the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal, with two potentially intensifying into depressions. Cloud conditions are expected to range from a few clouds to partly cloudy over the northern Bay of Bengal, while the Andaman Sea and the remaining areas of the Bay of Bengal may experience partly cloudy to cloudy conditions.

Regarding rainfall, Yangon, Bago, Ayeyawady and Tanintharyi regions, Kayah, Kayin and Mon states, and the southern and eastern parts of Shan State are likely to receive above-average rainfall. Sagaing Region, Kachin State and Chin State may receive below-average rainfall, while Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Magway regions, and Rakhine and northern Shan states, are expected to experience thunderstorms with rainfall about the November average.

In terms of rainy days, Yangon, Ayeyawady and Tanintharyi regions, Kayah, Kayin, Mon and Rakhine states, and eastern Shan State may experience thunderstorms and rain on approximately seven to 12 days. Nay Pyi Taw, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, Sagaing regions, Kachin, Chin and northern and southern Shan states may experience thunderstorms and rain on approximately three to six days.

Regarding daytime temperatures, Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, lower Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Tanintharyi regions, Kayah, Kayin, Mon and Shan states may experience temperatures at least 1.5 degrees Celsius above the November average. Upper Sagaing Region, Kachin, Chin and Rakhine states are expected to experience temperatures close to the November average.

As for nighttime temperatures, Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago, Magway, lower Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Tanintharyi regions, Kayah, Kayin, Mon, southern and eastern Shan states may experience temperatures at least 1.5 degrees Celsius above the November average. Upper Sagaing Region, Kachin, Chin, Rakhine, and northern Shan states are expected to experience temperatures close to the November average.

Regarding fog, dense fog is expected during the mornings on approximately 16 to 20 days in upper Sagaing Region, Kachin, Chin, Mon, and Shan states; on approximately 11 to 15 days in Kayah and Kayin states; and on approximately five to 10 days in Nay Pyi Taw, Yangon, Mandalay, Bago and Magway, lower Sagaing, Ayeyawady and Tanintharyi regions, and Rakhine State.