Signal 4 for ports as Cyclone Midhili intensifies

As Cyclone Midhili strengthens over the Bay of Bengal, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued the local warning signal no four.

The deep depression encircling the northwest bay and its environs intensified into a cyclonic storm as it moved northeast.

The storm's center was situated 470 km southwest of Chattogram Port, 445 km southwest of Cox's Bazar Port, 330 km southwest of Mongla Port, and 330 km southwest of Payra Port around 6am on Friday.

Raising the local warning signal No. 4 and lowering the local cautionary signal No. 3 has been advised for maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Pyra.

As Cyclone Midhili gets stronger, Bangladesh issues a danger warning 4 for its ports.

Bangladesh's offshore islands and coastal areas will experience strong gusts and heavy rain, according to the Met Office. The north Bay of Bengal will also see same weather.

Until further notice, it was requested that all trawlers and fishing boats operating in the north bay and deep sea remain sheltered.

/MHK/