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MARITIME-WARNING-BULBUL LEAD
Maritime ports advised to hoist local cautionary signal no. 3
DHAKA, Nov 7, 2019 (BSS) – The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar,
Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal
no. three as cyclonic storm “bulbul” is likely to intensify further and move
in a north-northwesterly direction.
Under the peripheral influence of cyclonic storm gusty/squally weather may
affect the maritime ports, North Bay and coastal areas of Bangladesh, said a
Met office special weather bulletin.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been
advised to keep very close to the coast and proceed with caution so that they
can take shelter within a short notice. They are also advised not to venture
into the deep sea.
The cyclonic storm “bulbul” over east-central bay and adjoining area moved
slightly north-northwestwards over the same area and was centred at 12 noon
today about 865 km south-southwest of Chattogram port, 795 km south-southwest
of Cox’s Bazar port, 830 km south of Mongla Port and 790 km south of Payra
Port.
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.
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