'Titli' intensifies into severe cyclonic storm

The cyclonic storm 'Titli' intensified on Wednesday with a 'Core of Hurricane Wind ' over West-Central Bay and adjoining Northwest Bay. The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra were advised to keep hoisted the distant cautionary signal no. 4, said a Met Office special bulletin. At 6.00pm, The severe cyclonic storm was centring about 880 km southwest of Chattogram port, 850 km southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 720 km southwest of Mongla port and 740 km southwest of Payra port, according to the bulletin. Loading and unloading of goods remained suspended at the outer anchorage of the Chattogram seaport. However, activities at the jetty container remained normal. — UNB