Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payrahave been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal no two as the cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ over southeast Bay and adjoining area moved North-Northwestwards further over the same area.

It was centred at 06 am Monday about 1620 km south of Chattogram port, 1545 km south of

Cox’s Bazar port, 1580 km south of Mongla port and 1550 km south of Payra port, reports the UNB.

It is likely to intensify further and move in a northwesterly direction.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 54kms of the cyclone centre is about 62kph rising to 88 kph in gusts/squalls. sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to proceed with caution until further notice.