The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3 as the very severe cyclonic storm "Arnab” over Westcentral Bay and adjoining area moved west-northwestwards.
It is now lies over the same area at 06 am on Tuesday about 1040 km southwest of Chattogram, 995 km southwest of Cox's Bazar, 895 km southwest of Mongla and 905 km southwest of Payra.
It is likely to move westnorthwestwards further and cross Andhra Pradesh coasts by noon on Wednesday.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 64 km of the severe cyclonic storm centre is about 120 kph rising to 140 kph in gusts or squalls.
Sea will remain very high near the very severe cyclonic storm.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.