The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal-3 lowering distant cautionary signal-1 in the wake of the deep depression over the North Bay, said a special weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh as deep convection is taking place over North Bay, the bulletin added.
As per latest updates at 12 noon on Saturday, the deep depression was centered about 500-km southwest of Chattogram port, 435-km southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 475-km south of Mongla port, and 425-km south of Payra port.
It is likely to intensify and move northwards further.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 48-km of the deep depression centre is about 50-kph rising to 60-kph in gusts/squalls.
Sea will remain rough near the deep depression centre.
All fishing boats and trawlers operating in the North Bay and deep sea have been advised to take immediate shelter to avoid the hazardous conditions.
Meanwhile, State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman at a press briefing on Saturday warned that parts of Satkhira and Cox's Bazar could be significantly impacted by the cyclonic storm, with a potential 7 to 10 feet high tidal surge, heavy rainfall, and landslides in the hilly areas of Chattogram.
"From 12am-1am, great danger signal number 10 may be issued."
Almost 4,000 shelter centres have been prepared in the coastal districts, equipped with adequate dry food. Around 80,000 volunteers are ready to tackle the situation and all necessary preparations have been taken, Mohibur Rahman added.
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