The deep depression has intensified over the west-central Bay of Bengal to form a cyclone. Then it will be called Midhili.
The name is given by Maldives. Bangladesh and India Meteorological Office said that the sea has become agitated due to the effect of deep low pressure. Currently it is saving more energy.
Indian meteorologist Anandke Das said the deep depression could develop into a cyclone by Friday (November 17) morning. And it may hit Bangladesh coast that afternoon. In this case, the storm may make landfall between Mongla and Patuakhali in Bangladesh.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh meteorologist Md. Omar Farooq said, the low pressure over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved northeastward and intensified into a deep depression over the same area. It is 785 km from Chittagong sea port today (16 November 2023) at 6 am. 745 km from the seaport of Cox’s Bazar in the south-west. To the south-west, 655 km from Mongla seaport. South West and 655 km from Payra seaport. It was located in the south-west. It may move further northeast and intensify.
Deep convective clouds continue to form over North Bay of Bengal under the influence of deep depression. Due to its effect, gale force winds may blow over North Bay of Bengal and adjacent coastal areas and sea ports of Bangladesh.
48 km of deep depression center. Among them, the maximum sustained wind speed is 50 km/h, which is 60 km/h in the form of gust or gale. increasing up to Oceans are rough in the vicinity of deep depressions. Therefore, Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra sea ports have been asked to display 03 (three) local warning signal (re:) 03 (three) local warning signal.
Besides, fishing boats and trawlers operating in North Bay of Bengal and deep sea have been asked to move cautiously close to the coast till further instructions. Also they are forbidden to wander in the deep sea.
