Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal no one as the deep depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining area moved slightly north-northwestwards and now lies over the same area.
It was centered at 6 am on Thursday about 1825 kms southwest of Chattogram port, 1770 kms southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 1715 kms southwest of Mongla port and 1710 kms southwest of Payra port, said a special bulletin of Met office.
It is likely to move north-northwesterly direction and intensify further.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 48 kms of the deep depression centre I about 50 kph rising to 60 kph in gusts or squalls.
Sea will remain rough near the deep depression centre.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.