Cyclonic storm Jawad over west-central Bay and adjoining northwest bay moved northwards further and weakened into a deep depression over the same area.
It was centred at 9:00pm on Saturday about 955 kms southwest of Chattogram port, 925 kms southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 790 kms south-southwest of Mongla port and 810 kms south-southwest of Payra port, said a special bulletin of Met office.
It is likely to move further in a northerly direction and weaken gradually.
Rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty or squally wind speed of 40-50 kph is likely to occur over north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 48 kms of the deep depression centre is about 50 kph rising to 60 kph in gusts or squalls. Sea will remain rough near the centre of the deep depression.
Under the influence of the peripheral effect of the deep depression, deep convection is continuing over north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
Tourists stranded
More than 1,000 tourists remain stranded on St Martin's island due to the hostile weather caused by Cyclone Jawad in the Bay of Bengal.
The authorities have suspended the movement of passenger vessels between Teknaf and St Martin's Island for two days beginning from Sunday.
Pervez Chowdhury, Teknaf Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO) confirmed the matter.
Due to the bad weather, the local administration suspended the movement of all types of vessels by hoisting cautionary signal 3.
The suspension will continue till the weather improves, UNO said.
St Martin's chairman Nur Ahmed, said the tourists got stranded due to the suspension of the trawler movement. “They have to wait until further notice”.
All fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay of Bengal and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution. And of course, venturing into the deep sea is strongly advised against.
