The deep depression over west central Bay and adjoining areas moved north-northeastwards, intensified into a cyclone storm Hamoon and now lies over west central Bay and adjoining northwest Bay.
It was centred at 6pm on Monday about 670kms west-southwest of Chittagong port, 630kms west-southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 540kms southwest of Mongla port and 540kms south west of Payra port.
It is likely to move north-northeastwards and intensify further.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 54kms of the cyclone centre is about 62kph rising to 88kph in gusts/squalls.
The sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre.
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been asked to lower local cautionary signal No 3 and hoist local warning singal No 4.
Under the peripheral effect of the cyclone, heavy to very heavy rainfall with gust/squally wind may occur over North Bay and coastal areas of the country.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and the deep sea have been advised to take shelter immediately.
