The cyclonic storm, ‘Nada’ over the southwest bay and adjoining southeast bay moved northwestwards over the southwest bay and adjoining area.It was centring at 6pm on Wednesday about 1635 kms south-southwest of Chittagong port, 1570 kms south-southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 1550 kms south-southwest of Mongla port and 1535 kms south-southwest of Payra port, said a Met office special bulletin.
It is likely to intensify further and move in a west or northwesterly direction further, it said.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 54 kms of the cyclone centre is about 62 kph rising to 88 kph in gusts/squalls. Sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre.
The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal no two.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the north bay and deep sea have been advised not to venture into the deep sea and proceed with caution till further notice.
