Severe Cyclonic Storm Murasu, which formed over the west-central Bay of Bengal and adjoining south-west Bay, has moved northwestwards and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the same region.
The storm is likely to continue moving northwestwards and cross the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India, by Monday night as a severe cyclonic storm, according to BMD.
Meanwhile, maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep distant warning signal No 2 (R) hoisted.
Fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay of Bengal were also advised to move close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.
The storm is expected to weaken gradually after crossing the Indian coast, although heavy rainfall and strong winds could continue in affected areas.
