The cyclonic storm may hit Bangladesh coast with a speed of 115 to 134 kilometer per hour on late Wednesday night or Thursday morning, says different met office sources.
According to the bulletin the cyclone now lied over West Central Bay and adjoining east Central Bay and was centred at 6:00 pm Tuesday about 1080 kms southwest of Chittagong Port, 1015 kms Southwest of Cox's Bazar Port and 970 kms South Southwest of Mongla Port.
The bulletin said the storm was likely to intensify further and move in a north-northeasterly direction. "We, however, don't expect the cyclone to hit our coastline ahead of tomorrow night or Thursday morning," met office director Shah Alam told BSS.
The cyclonic storm "Mahasen" over south Bay and adjoining west central Bay moved slightly northwards in the same area on Tuesday evening.
It is likely to intensify further and move in a north-northeasterly direction, said the bulletin. Maximum sustained wind speed within 54 kms of the storm centre is about 62 kph rising to 88 kph in gusts/ squalls. The sea will remain very rough near the storm centre.
The cyclone forced the authorities to hoist local cautionary signal No. four for maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution. They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea till further notice, the bulletin added.
The cyclonic storm 'Mahasen' has caused heavy rains in the north and eastern parts of Sri Lanka killing at least seven people and leaving nearly 3,000 people homeless. The Disaster Management Centre in Lanka said that at least 7 people were killed, while two more are missing as a result of the storm.
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