Cyclone Hamoon: Danger signal 7 for Payra, Chattogram maritime ports

Severe cyclonic storm Hamoon may cross Barishal-Chattogram Coast near Bhola by Wednesday morning to noon as a cyclonic storm.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has asked maritime ports of Payra and Chattogram to hoist danger signal no seven.

The BMD issued danger signal no six for Cox's Bazar and five for Mongla.

Met office in its latest bulletin number 10 said the coastal districts of Barishal, Patuakhali, Bhola, Barguna, Pirozpur, Jhalakathi, Chattogram, Feni, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Chandpur and other offshore islands and chars will come under danger signal number seven, reports BSS.

Under the peripheral effect of the severe cyclonic storm, heavy (44-88mm) to very heavy (up to 89 or above) rainfall with gusty or squally wind may continue over the north Bay and coastal areas of Bangladesh.

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