Remal intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

Cyclone Remal has intensified into a severe cyclonic storm, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

The storm currently lies over the northwest Bay of Bengal and its surrounding areas.

The maritime ports of Mongla and Payra have been instructed to raise Great Danger Signal No. 10, while the Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar maritime ports have been advised to hoist Great Danger Signal No. 9.