The severe cyclonic storm “Madi,” formed over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, moved slightly north-northeastwards over the same area on yesterday, according to the Bangladesh Department of Meteoralogy (Met) office.
It was cantered at 6pm noon on Sunday about 1,330km southwest of the maritime ports of coastal district of Chittagong, 1,265km southwest of Cox’s Bazar and 1,280km south-southwest of Mongla in Bagerhat.
The storm was feared to intensify further and take a northerly course, Bangladesh Department of Meteorology added.
The ports were advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal no two (2).
All fishing boats and trawlers over the deep sea were asked to stay close to the North Bay.
They were also advised to proceed with caution until further notice.
This fishing boats were asked not to venture into the deep sea.
