Warning for strong winds and rough seas

Warning for strong winds and rough seas issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre  at 2.30 p.m. 09 May 2023 and valid until 2.30 p.m. 10 May 2023

The depression is in the south east Bay of Bengal area will gradually develop into a cyclonic storm tomorrow (10th May). it is likely to move north-northeastwards towards Bangladesh and Myanmar coasts.

Due to this system, wind speeds will be (50-60) kmph and can increase up to 70 kmph in sea areas bounded by (02N – 15N) and (85E – 100E).

Heavy showers or thundershowers and very rough seas can also be expected in above sea areas.

• Naval and fishing communities are advised not to venture into the sea areas bounded by (02N – 15N) and between (85E – 100E) until further notice.

• Those who are out at aforementioned sea regions are advised to return to coasts or moved safer areas immediately.

• Fishing and naval community are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.