Deep depression over Bay intensifies into cyclonic storm ‘Mandous’

The deep depression over Southwest Bay and adjoining Southeast Bay moved west-northwestwards and intensified into cyclonic storm 'Mandous' over Southwest Bay and adjoining area.

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal No-2, said a special weather bulletin.

The cyclonic storm was centred at 6:00am today about 1650km southwest of Chattogram port, 1590km southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 1565km southwest of Mongla port and 1550km southwest of Payra port. It is likely to move in a west-northwesterly direction.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution. They were also advised not to venture in the deep sea.