Cyclone 'Sitrang' Distress signal number 7 in Mongla-Payra, number 6 in Chittagong-Cox's Bazar.

The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal has been changing course repeatedly to become Cyclone 'Sitrang'. Due to the impact of Cyclone 'Sitrang', rain has started in the whole country including the capital Dhaka. Although the amount of rain is less now, it will continue to increase slowly, said the Meteorological Office.

Cyclone 'Sitrang' । File Image

Meanwhile, due to Cyclone 'Sitrang', the Bangladesh Meteorological Office has increased the warning signal in the country's seaports. In this situation, Mongla and Payra seaports have been asked to show distress signal number 7 and Chittagong seaport and Cox's Bazar to show distress signal number 6.

 The cyclone is likely to hit the Bangladesh coast anytime between tomorrow and Tuesday evening. As a result, the coastal districts of the country may be inundated with high tides, according to the forecast of the Meteorological Department.

According to the Meteorological Office, Cyclone Sitrang may temporarily bring light to moderate rain and thundershowers with gusty winds in most places of Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions and many places in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions. Also, there may be moderate to very heavy rainfall at some places across the country. Due to the impact of the cyclone, gusty or gusty winds of 40 to 50 kmph may blow in the Bay of Bengal and the coastal areas of Bangladesh. Along with this, very heavy rainfall of 44 to 88 mm is possible. At the same time, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports have been asked to lower warning signal number 3 and display local warning signal number 4.
According to the Meteorological Department, Cyclone 'Sitrang' may move towards Barisal and Noakhali again today.

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