Very Severe Cyclone Arnab May Cross Andhra Coast by Dawn, Winds Gusting to 170 km/h Near Its Centre
The very severe cyclonic storm Arnab, positioned over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, is moving west-northwest and staying in the same area. According to the latest special weather bulletin, it may cross India's Andhra coast by dawn tomorrow.
The special bulletin issued on Tuesday night said that at 6pm today the cyclone was located 1,185 kilometres southwest of Chattogram seaport, 1,160 kilometres southwest of Cox's Bazar, 1,010 kilometres southwest of Mongla and 1,035 kilometres southwest of Payra.
Within 74 kilometres of the very severe cyclone's centre, maximum sustained wind speed is 150 kilometres per hour, rising to 170 kilometres per hour in gusts.
The sea is very rough in the area near the cyclone's centre, the warning said.
Under the influence of the very severe cyclone, deep convective clouds are forming over the north Bay of Bengal.
Gusty or squally winds may blow over the seaports, the north Bay of Bengal and the adjoining coastal areas, the bulletin said.
In this situation, the seaports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been asked to keep hoisting local cautionary signal number 3, and it remains in force.
Fishing boats and trawlers operating in the north Bay of Bengal have been advised to stay close to the coast and move with caution until further notice.
