Cyclonic storm Michaung (Migiaum) over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining area moved Northwestwards further and now lies over the same area.
It was centred at 12pm on Sunday about 1,570 km Southwest of Chattogram port, 1,525 km Southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 1,453 km Southwest of Mongla port and 1440 km Southwest of Payra port, said a Met office bulletin.
It is likely to move northwestwards and intensify further.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 54km of the cyclone centre is about 62 kph rising to 88 kph in gusts/squalls.
Sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre.
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal No 2.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
