Cyclone Dana likely to drench parts of Bangladesh coast on Thursday night
The severe cyclonic storm Dana over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal has moved north-northwest and now lies over west-central Bay and adjoining northwest Bay, with some coastal areas expected to see rain.
At 6am on Thursday, it was centred about 595km southwest of Chittagong port, 555km southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 485km South of Mongla port and 475km south-southwest of Payra port.
It is likely to move in a north-northwesterly direction further, according to a special bulletin of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued on Thursday morning.
Under the peripheral effect of the cyclonic storm, heavy (44-88mm) to very heavy (289mm) rainfall with gusty or squally wind may occur over the northern Bay, their offshore islands, chars and coastal areas of Bangladesh.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 64km of the severe cyclone center is about 90kmph rising to 110kmph in gusts or squalls.
The sea will remain high near the system centre.
The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted Local Cautionary Signal No 3.
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