Cyclone Hamoon crossing Cox's Bazar, Ctg coasts

The severe cyclonic storm 'Hamoon' over the Northwest Bay and adjoining areas started crossing Cox's Bazar and Chattogram coasts after 6:00 pm today (Tuesday).

"The storm may complete crossing the coastal areas by late night today," Meteorologist Monowar Hossain told BSS this evening, reports BSS.

The maritime ports of Chattogram and Cox's Bazar have been advised to hoist signal number seven while Payra and Mongla ports have been asked to hoist signal number five, he said.