The cyclonic storm ‘Madi’ over southwest bay and adjoining area moved
slightly north-northeastwards, intensifying into a very severe cyclonic
storm over southwest bay and adjoining west-central Bay.
It was centred at 6:00pm on Sunday about 1330 kilometres southwest of
Chittagong port, 1265 kms southwest of Cox’s Bazar port and 1210 kms
south-southwest of Mongla port (near lat 12.60 n and long 84.70 e), said
a met office bulletin. It is likely to intensify further and move in a
northerly direction.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 74 kms of the storm centre is about
120 kilometres per hour rising to 140 kph in gusts/squalls. Sea will
remain very high near the storm centre.
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar and Mongla have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal 2.
All fishing boats and trawlers over deep sea have been advised to remain
close to north Bay and proceed with caution till further notice. (source)