Tropical storm forming in the Arabian Sea

Muscat: A low-pressure weather system that formed a few days ago in the Arabian Sea could potentially turn into a tropical storm, a meteorologist at Oman's Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA) said.
"It may turn into a storm within 48 hours," according to Hamid Al Brashdi, a meteorologist at the Public Authority for Civil Aviation (PACA).
The current wind speed around the weather system's centre is about 15-20 knots, according to observations from a nearby vessel. If it develops into a cyclone, it will be called Mekunu — a name given by the Maldives.
"This projected cyclone is forecast to head towards the Southern Oman and North Yemen coasts over the next five days," the Indian Meteorological Department said.