Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Tuesday (October 24) asked the maritime ports of Payra and Chattogram to hoist the danger signal to seven as the Cyclone Hamoon intensified.

The Met Office also asked the Cox’s Bazar port to hoist danger signal No six and Mongla Port to hoist signal No five.

Met office in its latest bulletin number 10 said the coastal district of Barishal, Patuakhali, Bhola, Barguna, Pirozpur, Jhalakathi, Chattogram, Feni, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Chandpur and other offshore islands and chars will come under danger signal number seven.
 
Under the peripheral effect of the severe cyclonic storm, heavy (44-88mm) to very heavy (up to 89 or above) rainfall with gusty or squally wind may continue over north bay and coastal areas of Bangladesh.
 
All fishing boats and trawlers over north bay and deep sea have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.

BDST: 1200 HRS, OCT 24, 2023
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