This report does not represent an official cyclone warning or alert for any country. By 28 October, the deep depression has intensified and developed into a severe cyclone with a core of hurricane winds moving northwest-ward at a speed of about 15 kph. At 15.00 hours local time it was centred about 600 kilometres southwest of Chittagong port and 550 kilometres south southwest of Khulna Port City.
Sea is very rough.
The maritime port of Mongla and coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Pirojpur, Borguna and adjoining islands have been advised to keep hoisted Danger Signal No. 6. Local authorities in the coastal districts and thanas are kept on high alert and instructions have been given to take the necessary disaster preparedness and response measures. An Inter-Ministerial Disaster Management Coordination Committee Meeting has been called this afternoon under the chairmanship of the Cabinet Secretary to review the situation. M. Kondo, OCHA Disaster Response Branch, direct Tel.