Deep depression over Bay of Bengal turns into cyclone 'Michaung'

Met office in a special weather bulletin said on Sunday morning.

The deep depression over Southwest Bay and adjoining area moved Northwestwards and intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Michaung'.

Met office in a special weather bulletin said on Sunday morning.

It was centred at 6am about 1,575km southwest of Chattogram port, 1,525km southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 1,450km southwest of Mongla port, and 1,450km southwest of Payra port.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal No. 2, according to Bangladesh Metrological Department.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.