Staff Reporter:
Maritime ports in Bangladesh have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 as very severe cyclonic storm “Arnab” continues to influence weather conditions over the Bay of Bengal.
According to the latest weather bulletin, Cyclone Arnab crossed the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India, early yesterday and is currently positioned over Andhra Pradesh and adjoining coastal areas.
The storm is likely to move northwestwards and gradually weaken.
Under its influence, deep convection is occurring over the North Bay, while gusty and squally weather may affect the maritime ports, the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep local cautionary signal No. 3 hoisted.
All fishing boats and trawlers operating in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.
