Bangladesh
Cyclone Asani Cyclone 'Asani' to trigger heavy rainfall in Khulna, Barishal, Chittagong divisions
Own Correspondent, Dhaka, May 10: Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Asani' is still 1,000 kilometers away from Bangladesh. It has already started raining in Bangladesh. The meteorological department has forecast heavy rains in Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong divisions due to the cyclone.
According to a warning issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Monday, some parts of Khulna, Barishal and Chittagong divisions will receive moderate to heavy rainfall (23 to 43 mm), while very heavy rain (89 mm or more) could lash some parts of the three divisions under the influence of Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Asani' located in the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas.
On the other hand, the special meteorological statement said that the Severe Cyclonic Storm 'Ashani' located in the West-Central Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas is moving towards the west and north-west and is staying in the same area. The system lay centred 1,105 km southwest of Chittagong seaport, 1,045 km southwest of Cox's Bazar seaport, 1,015 km south and southwest of Mongla seaport and 1,000 km south and southwest of Payra seaport on Monday afternoon. Was doing. It may move further north-west. It may move further north-west.
It said the maximum sustained wind speed within 64 kms of the Severe Cyclonic Storm was 89 kmph, increasing to 117 kmph in the form of gusts or gusty winds. The sea is very rough in the area near the centre of the cyclone.
Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports have been asked to keep Distant Warning Signal Number 2 (DW 2) hoisted. At the same time, all fishing boats and trawlers stationed in the north Bay of Bengal have been asked to proceed cautiously from near the coast. In addition, they have been asked not to roam in the deep sea.
