Bangladesh Meteorological Organisation (BMD) on Friday (November 17) said deep depression over the Bay of Bengal has intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Midhili”.

According to its special bulletin the deep depression over northwest bay and adjoining area moved north-northeastwards further and intensified into Cyclonic Storm “Midhili” over the same area.

The cyclonic storm was centred at 6:00am Friday about 470 kms west-southwest of Chattogram port, 445 kms west-southwest of Coxs' Bazer port, 330 kms southwest of Mongla port and 330 kms southwest of Payra port, it said.

This is likely to move north- northeastwards and intensify further, BMD added.

The maximum sustained wind speed within 54 kms of the deep depression centre is about 62 kph rising to 88 kph in gusts or squalls. The sea will remain very rough near the deep depression centre.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Coxs' Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no 4.

BDST: 1102 HRS, NOV 17, 2023
MSK