Dhaka city experienced a light drizzle yesterday evening due to the impacts of the cyclone "Fengal" (pronounced Feinjal) formed over the Bay of Bengal, according to an official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

BMD Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman said alongside the capital city, several other areas of the country including Chattogram, Khulna and Barishal divisions have also experienced rain due to the cyclone.

However, the cyclone is unlikely to have any major impact on Bangladesh, as it was on course to cross the coastal area of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, he told this newspaper.

He added that temperatures will drop once clouds accumulated because of the cyclone are cleared.

Meanwhile, in its latest special weather bulletin, BMD said Cyclone Fengal over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved west-northwestwards and now lies over the same area.

It was centred at 3:00pm yesterday, about 1,685km southwest of Chattogram port, 1,645km southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 1,530km southwest of Mongla port, and 1,545km southwest of Payra port.

It is likely to move in the westerly direction further and cross North Tamil Nadu Coast.

The maximum sustained wind speed within 54km of the cyclone centre is about 62kmph, rising to 88kmph in gusts-squalls.

The sea will remain very rough near the centre of the cyclone.

BMD advised maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra to keep hoisted Distant Warning Signal-2.

Besides, all fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.