The New Nation - Internet Edition

UNB, Dhaka

The depression over the west central Bay and adjoining southeast Bay moved westwards and persisting over the same area Friday morning.

A special Met Office bulletin said it was centered at 6am about 1170-km southwest of Chittagong port, 1100-kms southwest of Cox's Bazar port and 1060-kms south-southwest of Mongla port.

It is likely to intensify further and move in a west/northwesterly direction.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 44-km of the depression centre is about 40-KPH rising to 50 KPH in gusts/squally.Sea will remain moderate, it said.

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to hoist distance cautionary signal number one ® one.

All the fishing boats and trawlers over north Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.