'YAAS' intensifies into extreme cyclonic storm
An alert has been sounded found in the ports areas of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra after Cyclone 'YAAS' over the east-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved north-northwestwards in the past six time and intensified right into a severe cyclonic storm.
Around 6 am on Tuesday, the extreme cyclonic storm was centred about 575 km south-southwest of Chattogram interface, 520 km south-southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 515 km south-southwest of Mongla port and 480 km south-southwest of Payra slot, the Met business office said in a particular bulletin, reports UNB.
Because of favourable atmospheric conditions, the extreme cyclonic storm will probably intensify further, move around in a north-northwesterly direction and may reach the northwest bay by May 26 morning hours, it said.
Maximum sustained wind quickness within 64 kms of the severe cyclone centre is approximately 89 kmph growing to 117 kmph on gusts or squalls.Ocean will remain high near the extreme cyclone centre, the Met workplace said.
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hold hoisted distant warning transmission number two (r) two.All fishing boats for sale and trawlers above the north bay and deep sea have already been advised to have shelter and remain in shelter until even more notice.
