Cyclone Midhili: Signal 4 for maritime ports

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued the local warning signal No. 4 as Cyclone Midhili intensified over the Bay of Bengal.

The storm was centred 470 km southwest of the Chattogram Port, 445 km southwest of the Cox’s Bazar Port, 330 km southwest of the Mongla Port and 330 km southwest of the Payra Port at 6 am on Friday (November 17).

Heavy rains with gusty winds are continuing over the sea and coastal areas under the influence of the frontal part of the storm.

All fishing boats and trawlers over the north bay and deep sea were advised to remain in shelter until further notice.

Centering the storm issue, Patuakhali district administration joined an emergency meeting on Thursday night.

A total of 703 cyclone shelters, 35 mujib killas, 8,760 CPP volunteers, 7,90,600 metric tons of GR rice have been kept ready in the district.

Acting officer of Patuakhali Meteorology Office Mahbuba Sukhi said the storm is likely to cross the coast on Friday noon.