Dhaka has been experiencing gusts and rainfall due to the impact of cyclone Yaas from last couple of days. The cyclone hit northern Orissa and West Bengal in India. This light wind and rain may last a couple of days more in Bangladesh.
According to the Meteorological Department, the rain may continue in the capital. It could remain cloudy and windy under due to the influence of the ongoing cyclone.
As per their bulletin, the maximum sustained wind speed within 84 km area of the strong cyclone center is 130 km per hour, which increases to 150 kmph in the form of gusts or gusty winds. The sea is very rough near the center of the cyclone.
Reports suggest that the cyclone Yaas is very strong in the north-west Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. It will move further north of Dhamra and south of Baleshwar in northern Orissa, India.
Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports have been asked to display local warning signal number 3. During heavy cyclone Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Jhalokati, Barguna, Patuakhali, Barisal, Bhola, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur and Chittagong districts and their remote islands could experience heavy rainfall and wind blowing between 80 to 100 kmph.
Due to the effects of Yaas and the full moon, low lying areas of Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Jhalokati, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Barisal, Bhola, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur and Chattogram districts may have tides 3 to 6 feet higher than normal.
Although Yaas is far from the coast of Bangladesh, the Meteorological Department has asked the seaports to display local warning signal No. 3 because the sea is in a rough and unstable condition. All types of navigation on the river have been stopped to avoid accidents.
Ships anchored in ports and harbors are at a risk of disaster. Speed of the wind could reach 40-50 kmph and be dangerous for the ports.
Furthermore, all fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay and the deep sea have been asked to remain in safe shelter until further notice.
