BSS-12 Cyclone Gaja crossed Indian Tamilnadu, weakened gradually

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Cyclone Gaja crossed Indian Tamilnadu, weakened gradually

DHAKA, Nov 16, 2018 (BSS) – The severe cyclone ‘Gaja’ over southwest Bay
and adjoining area moved west southwestwards further and crossed Tamilnadu
coast of India (near Nagapattnam) by 3am last night, said a met office
special weather bulletin here today.

It is likely to move west-southwesterly direction further and weakened
gradually.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been
advised to lower signal. All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have
been advised to proceed with caution till evening today, the bulletin added.

BSS/PR/OG/SSS/1628 hrs