Chattogram:The depression over the Eastcentral Bay and adjacent southeast Bay moved southwestwards and developed into a deep depression over the same area by Sunday noon. It currently lies approximately 810 km south of Chattogram, 730 km south of Cox's Bazar, 840 km south of Mongla, and 780 km south of Payra, as reported by a special bulletin from the Met office.
According to United News of Bangladesh, the system is expected to move southwestwards and intensify into a cyclonic storm by Monday over the Eastcentral and adjoining Southeast Bay. It is anticipated to gradually change course, moving west-northwestwards.
The system is likely to strengthen further into a very severe cyclonic storm and is projected to cross the Andhra Pradesh coasts by October 28. The maximum sustained wind speed near the center of the deep depression is currently around 50 kph, increasing to 60 kph in gusts or squalls. The sea will remain rough in the vicinity of the deep depression center.
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 in the North Bay have been urged to stay close to the shore and proceed with caution until further notice.