The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has advised the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra to hoist Distant Cautionary Signal No. 1 following the formation of a depression over the southeastern Bay of Bengal.
In a special bulletin Met Office reported that the system is likely to move north-northwestwards and strengthen further into a cyclonic storm.
At 6:00 AM on Sunday the depression was located approximately 1,820km to 1,950km southwest of the country's main seaport hubs. Maximum sustained winds near the center are reaching 40kph with gusts up to 50kph also causing rough sea conditions in the area.
Due to the advisory, all fishing boats and trawlers operating in the northern Bay of Bengal have been instructed to remain close to the coast and avoid venturing into the deep sea until further notice.
Authorities are closely monitoring the system's trajectory to provide timely updates and ensure maritime safety.
