Cyclone Arnab Strengthens, May Cross Andhra Coast Wednesday Noon; Signal No. 3 at Ports
Cyclone Arnab has grown stronger. It is, however, moving west-northwest, away from the Bangladesh coast. According to the Meteorological Department's forecast, the cyclone may cross India's Andhra coast around noon on Wednesday (October 28).
At noon on Tuesday (October 27), the cyclone was located 1,130 kilometres southwest of Chattogram seaport, 1,095 kilometres southwest of Cox's Bazar seaport, 965 kilometres south of Mongla seaport and 985 kilometres south of Payra seaport.
Earlier, at 6 p.m. on Monday, the cyclone had been located 870 kilometres southwest of Chattogram seaport, 810 kilometres southwest of Cox's Bazar seaport, 795 kilometres south of Mongla seaport and 770 kilometres south of Payra seaport.
Within 64 kilometres of the cyclone centre, the maximum sustained wind speed is now 130 kilometres per hour, rising to 150 kilometres per hour in gusts. On Monday evening, the maximum sustained wind speed was 89 kilometres per hour, rising to 117 kilometres per hour in gusts.
A special bulletin from the Meteorological Department said that as the sea remains rough, the country's four seaports have been advised to continue hoisting local cautionary signal No. 3.
Fishing boats and trawlers in the north Bay of Bengal have also been advised to remain close to the coast and move with caution until further notice.
According to the Meteorological Department's five-day forecast, on the first day, Tuesday, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds may occur at a few places in Chattogram, Khulna and Barishal divisions.
On the second day, Wednesday, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely at a few places in Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.
On the third day, Thursday, rain or thundershowers may occur at many places in Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and at one or two places in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.
On the fourth day, Friday, rain or thundershowers may occur at many places in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and at one or two places in Mymensingh, Khulna and Sylhet divisions.
On the fifth day, rain or thundershowers are likely at many places in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and at one or two places in Mymensingh and Khulna divisions.
