Doha:Chattogram Cyclonic Storm 'Arnab' is forecasted to escalate into a 'very severe' cyclonic storm as it approaches the Andhra Pradesh coast by Wednesday. The storm, currently positioned over the Eastcentral Bay and adjacent Westcentral Bay, is advancing west-northwestwards.
According to United News of Bangladesh, as of noon on Monday, the storm was approximately 840 km southwest of Chattogram, 775 km southwest of Cox's Bazar, 785 km south of Mongla, and 755 km south of Payra. It is expected to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm over the Westcentral Bay by Monday midnight.
The cyclone exhibits maximum sustained wind speeds of about 62 kph, with gusts or squalls reaching up to 88 kph. The sea conditions near the cyclone's center are reported to be very rough.
Maritime ports including Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been instructed to maintain distant warning signal No. 2. Additionally, fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to stay close to the coast and exercise caution until further notice.