The cyclonic storm ‘Fani’ (pronunciation: Foni) over Faridpur-Dhaka region moved north-northeastwards further, weakened into a land deep depression, located over Pabna-Tangail-Mymensingh region and adjoining area (near lat. 24.4°n, long. 89.8°e) at 12 noon on Saturday. It is likely to move in a northnortheasterly direction further inland.

Under its influence, the sky remains overcast and rain/thunder showers with gusty/squally wind is continuing at many places over over the country.

Under its influence of the land deep depression gusty/squally wind with the speed of about 50-60 kph is likely at many places over the country and about 40-50 kph is likely over north bay.

Maritime ports of Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower danger signal number seven but instead hoist local cautionary signal number three.

Maritime port of Chattogram has been advised to lower danger signal number six but instead hoist local cautionary signal number three.

Maritime port of Cox’s Bazar has been advised to lower local warning signal number four but instead hoist local cautionary signal number three.

Under the influence of the land deep depression and the new moon phase, the low-lying areas of the coastal districts of Chattogram, Noakhali, Lakshmipur, Feni, Hatiya, Sandwip, Chandpur, Barguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barishal, Pirojpur,

Jhalakathi, Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by wind driven surge of 2-4 feet height above normal astronomical tide.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.