Chittagong has been facing light to moderate rainfall in the division since Sunday morning due to Cyclone Mocha.
Power outages and gas disruptions have also been reported in some areas, including the city.
Around 72 CNG filling stations in Chittagong are closed, resulting in less traffic on the roads.
Yusuf Talukder, a resident of Chittagong's Muradpur, said they have been experiencing light rain and power cuts since 9:40am on Sunday. “There is no gas as well.”
Meghnam Tatchonga, the assistant meteorologist at Chittagong Met Office, said: "Currently, the cyclone is located about 385 kilometres away from Chittagong.”
“The intensified part of the cyclone can affect Chittagong between 10am and 11am. However, there is a possibility of the cyclone completely bypassing Chittagong after 2pm or 3pm, minimizing the chances of a direct impact,” he added.
The meteorologist also noted that It may take four to six hours for Cyclone Mocha to cross Chittagong.
A resident of a coastal area in Chittagong's Bashkhali upazila, Md Babul, said they have been experiencing moderate rain since morning, but there is no wind. “There is electricity. Most of the locals of this area have been relocated to shelters.”
Bashkhali UNO Saiduzzaman said all preparations have been made to tackle Cyclone Mocha.
“Some 112 shelter centres are prepared, and many people have already taken refuge there. There are an adequate number of volunteers available to handle any situation,” he added.
The very severe cyclone Mocha began crossing the Bangladesh coast at a speed of 215kmph on Sunday morning.
Based on its current trajectory, the majority of the storm, including the eye, is predicted to hit northern Myanmar, while the remainder will affect the coastal areas of Cox's Bazar in Bangladesh.
According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) Director Md Azizur Rahman, Cyclone Mocha has a diameter of more than 500 kilometres. Its impact will be felt in many areas of Bangladesh. However, it cannot be compared in intensity with Sidr.
He stated that Mocha has begun crossing the last borders of the country, with half of it directed toward Myanmar and the other half towards Bangladesh.
The BMD director pointed out that the entire cyclone Sidr passed over Bangladesh, causing significant damage, whereas the areas of Bangladesh within the range of Mocha will be less.
