Cyclone “Fani” moves north northwestwards

The cyclonic storm “Fani” over southeast bay and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards further over the same area (LAT. 9.0°N, LONG. 86.5°E) and was centred at 12 noon today about 1580 km south-west of Chattagram port, 1510 km southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 1535 km south of Mongla port and 1505 km south of Payra port, reports BSS.

It is likely to intensify further and move in a northwesterly direction, according to the special weather bulletin of the Met Office.

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 Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal no. two (r) two.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to proceed with caution till further notice.