Deep depression intensifies into cyclonic storm ‘Hamoon’

The deep depression over the westcentral Bay and adjoining areas moved north-northeastwards, has intensified into cyclonic storm "Hamoon" and now lies over westcentral Bay and adjoining northwest Bay.

It was centred at 6:00pm today about 670km west-southwest of Chattogram port, 630km west-southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 540km southwest of Mongla port and 540km southwest of Payra port.

It is likely to move north-northeastwards and intensify further.

The maximum sustained wind speed within 54km of the cyclone's centre is about 62km per hour rising to 88kmh in gusts/squalls.

The sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been asked to lower local cautionary Signal No 3 and hoist local warning Signal No 4.

Under the peripheral effect of the cyclone, heavy to very heavy rainfall with gust/squally wind may occur over north Bay and coastal areas of the country.

All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay and deep sea have been advised to take shelter immediately.