Cox’s Bazar maritime port asked to hoist danger signal no 10

Maritime port of Cox's Bazar have been advised to hoist danger signal No 10, as the very severe cyclonic storm 'Mocha' - over east central Bay and adjoining area is likely to intensify further and move in a north-northwesterly direction.

The maritime ports Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist great danger signal number 8, and the maritime port of Mongla has been advised to keep hoisted local warning signal number 4, reports BSS. 

Read more: Mocha likely to cross Cox’s Bazar-Myanmar’s north coast by Sunday evening

State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Enamur Rahman on Sunday stated the latest maritime port warning signal updates at a special weather briefing.

The very severe cyclonic storm 'Mocha' is likely to cross Cox's Bazar-Myanmar's north coast by 6 pm on May 14 (Sunday), said the special bulletin of the Met Office.

Cox's Bazar and adjoining coastal areas will experience the peripheral effect of the very severe cyclonic storm by this evening.