Maritime ports advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal No 2
Maximum sustained wind speed within 54km of the cyclone centre is about 62kph rising to
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal No 2 as the cyclonic storm "Ditwah" over coastal Sri Lanka and adjoining southwest Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards over the same area.
It was centered at 6am today (29 November) about 1880km southwest of Chattogram port, 1830km southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 1750km southwest of Mongla port, and 1755km southwest of Payra port, said the Met office.
It is likely to move north-northwestwards further.
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Maximum sustained wind speed within 54km of the cyclone centre is about 62kph rising to
88kph in gusts or squalls. The sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre.
All fishing boats and trawlers in North Bay have been advised not to venture into the deep sea till further notice.
