The deep depression over West Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas is currently located 365 km southwest of Chittagong seaport. Due to this, torrential rain has started in Chittagong since 1:30 PM. Meanwhile, tidal water is increasing in Karnaphuli river under the influence of low pressure. Waterlogging has occurred in many low-lying areas of the city.

In Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s emergency notification number 12, Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar seaports have been asked to show distress signal number 9. Besides, the river ports have been asked to display warning signal number 4.

Patenga Meteorological Office forecast officer told the media, “The rain has started due to the impact of the cyclone. At the same time, the gusty wind continues. The cyclone will cross the coast by afternoon. Due to the cyclone, the tide is higher than normal.

He further said, ‘Within 64 km of the low pressure center, the maximum sustained wind speed is 90 km per hour, which is increasing hourly in the form of gusts or gusts. The sea is rough under the influence of low pressure.

Meanwhile, the people of Chittagong city have suffered due to storm and rain. There is less traffic on the roads due to heavy rains. People do not go out without need.