Baku:Dhaka The very severe cyclonic storm "Arnab," currently positioned over the west-central Bay of Bengal and the adjoining area, is anticipated to make landfall along the Andhra Pradesh coasts by Wednesday noon, largely sparing Bangladesh.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the storm was situated over the same region at noon on Tuesday, approximately 1130 km southwest of Chattogram, 1095 km southwest of Cox's Bazar, 965 km southwest of Mongla, and 985 km southwest of Payra. The cyclone is projected to continue moving west-northwestward towards Andhra Pradesh.
The storm's maximum sustained wind speed within 64 km of its center is approximately 130 kph, with gusts or squalls reaching up to 150 kph. The sea conditions are expected to be very high near the cyclone's center.
Maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been instructed to maintain local cautionary signal No. 3. Fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to stay close to the coast and exercise caution until further notice.