Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said that the deep low created in the Bay of Bengal may turn into a cyclone by 9 pm on Saturday. It is reported that the sustained wind speed of 110 to 120 km per hour when the cyclone is formed.
On Saturday (May 25) in the afternoon Director Md. Azizur Rahman informed this.
He said, if the cyclone is formed, its name will be 'Remal'. 300 to 350 mm of rainfall is likely to occur in coastal areas under the influence of Cyclone Remal. At the same time, he also said that all types of shipping may be stopped.
Md. Azizur Rahman said, the deep depression located in the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjacent west-central Bay of Bengal area is moving northwards and staying in the same area (18.2° North latitude and 89.8° East longitude). It was located 500 km southwest of Chattogram sea port, 435 km southwest of Cox's Bazar sea port, 475 km south of Mongla sea port and 425 km south of Payra sea port at 12 noon today. It may move further north and intensify.
Deep convective clouds continue to form over North Bay of Bengal under the influence of deep depression. Due to this, stormy winds may blow over North Bay of Bengal and adjacent coastal areas and sea ports of Bangladesh.
Maximum sustained wind speed is 50 km/h within 48 km of the deep depression center, increasing to 60 km/h in gusty or gale-like form. Sea is rough in the vicinity of deep depressions.
Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra sea ports have been asked to lower remote warning signal number 1 and display local warning signal number 3.
Fishing boats and trawlers operating in North Bay of Bengal and deep sea have been asked to take shelter as soon as possible.