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Signal 4 for maritime ports as cyclone ‘Fani’ moves further northwestwards
DHAKA, May 1, 2019 (BSS) – Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to continue hoisting local warning signal number four as the severe cyclonic storm “Fani” over the West-central Bay and adjoining area moved northwestwards further over the same area.
The storm was centred today about 1205 km southwest of Chattogram port, 1160 km southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 1060 km southwest of Mongla port and 1070 km southwest of Payra port, said a special weather bulletin here this afternoon.
It is likely to intensify further and move in a north or northeasterly direction it added.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 74 kms of the storm centre is about 160 kph, rising to 180 kph in gusts or squalls, the bulletin said, adding that sea will remain very high near the cyclone centre.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution so that they can take shelter within short notice. They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.
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