Depression moves northeastwards

The depression over the east central Bay and the adjoining areas moved northeastwards over the same area Thursday, reports UNB.
It was centred at 03:00 pm Thursday about 620 kms south of Chittagong port, 530 kms south of Cox's Bazar port, 660 kms south southeast of Mongla port and 605 kms south of Payra port, said a Met office bulletin.
It is likely to intensify further and move in a north-northeasterly direction.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 44 kms of the depression centre is about 40 kph rising to 50 kph in gusts or squalls.
The sea will remain moderate near the system centre.
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist distant cautionary signal no-1.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised not to venture into the deep sea until further notice.