Chattogram:The depression over the Southeast Bay and the adjacent Andaman Sea has intensified into a deep depression, moving northwestwards over the Southeast Bay and adjoining Southwest Bay.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the deep depression was located at 6 am on Sunday approximately 1325 km southwest of Chattogram, 1260 km southwest of Cox's Bazar, 1265 km southwest of Mongla, and 1240 km southwest of Payra port. It is expected to move west-northwestwards and further develop into a Cyclonic Storm, as reported by a special bulletin from the Met office.
The maximum sustained wind speed within a 48 km radius of the deep depression center is approximately 50 kph, with gusts or squalls reaching up to 60 kph. The sea is expected to remain rough near the center of the deep depression.
Maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to maintain distant cautionary signal No. 1. Additionally, all fishing boats and trawlers operating over the North Bay have been instructed to avoid venturing into the deep sea until further notice.