‘Dana’ now 475 kms away from Payra port

The severe cyclonic storm “Dana” over Eastcentral Bay and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved North-Northwestwards and now lies over Westcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining Northwest Bay.

Under its influence, it rained heavily at night in Patuakhali. According to No-9 special bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday morning, Dana is now 475 kms away from the Payra seaport.

Met office has recorded 56mm of rain in Kalapara upazila of the district in the last 24 hours starting from 9am on Wednesday (October 23). Currently, the sky remains cloudy. The water level of rivers has also increased slightly. Meanwhile, the Bay of Bengal adjacent to Kuakata is quite rough. Big waves are crashing on the coast.

At 6am today, it was centered about 595 kms Southwest of Chattogram port, 555 kms Southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 485 kms South of Mongla port and 475 kms South-Southwest of Payra port.

Under the peripheral effect of the cyclonic storm, heavy (44-88 mm) to very heavy (289mm) rainfall with gusty or squally wind may occur over North Bay, their offshore islands, chars and coastal areas of Bangladesh.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 64 km of the severe cyclone center is about 90 kph rising to 110 kph in gusts or squalls. Sea will remain high near the system center.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No-3.

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