Cyclone 'Amphan': Ports asked to hoist signal no. 4

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra were advised to hoist cautionary signal number four as the storm "Amphan" over the southeast bay and adjoining southwest bay moved slightly northwestwards over the same area.

In a special weather bulletin, the Met Office said on Sunday (May 17) morning that the depression caused by the storm is likely to intensify and move in a Northwesterly direction.

At 6 am today it was about 1345 km South-Southwest of Chattogram port, 1280 km South-Southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 1275 km South of Mongla port and 1255 km South of Payra port, according to the Met Office bulletin.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 54km of the cyclone centre was about 62kph rising to 88kph in gusts or squalls.

The Sea will remain moderate near the depression centre.

All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay and deep sea have been advised not to venture into the deep sea until further notice.



Dhaka/ZR/AI