Deep Depression Warning, No.3, 2017
28th May, 2017 19:00 MST Today
Condition of Deep Depression
According to the observations at (18:30)hrs M.S.T today, the depression over Central and adjoining Southeast Bay of Bengal has further intensified into a deep depression and moved over East Central Bay of Bengal. It is centered at about (260)miles Southwest of Pathein, (310)miles Southwest of Kyaukphyu, (325)miles Southwest of Sittwe (Myanmar), (440)miles South-Southwest of Chittagong (Bangladesh) and forecast to move Northeast wards. It is forecast to intensify into a cyclonic storm during next (24)hrs.
The present stage of deep depression is coded Orange stage as it may move near the Rakhine coast, Myanmar.
Position of Deep Depression, Center pressure and wind
Deep Depression is located at Latitude (15.2) degree North and Longitude (90.5) degree East, Centre pressure of depression is (998) hPa and maximum wind speed near the center is (40-45)miles per hour at (18:30) hrs MST today.
General caution
Under the influence of deep depression, fairly widespread to widespread rain or thundershowers in Nay Pyi Taw, Sagaing, Mandalay, Magway, Bago, Yangon, Ayeyarwady, Taninthayi Regions, Kachin, Chin, Rakhine, Kayin and Mon States and scattered rain or thundershowers in the remaining Ragions and States with ragionally heavyfall, isolated heavyfall and strong wind during next (72) hours.
Occasional squalls with rough sea will be experienced off and along Myanmar Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (40) m.p.h.
Advisory
Under the influence of deep depression, strong wind, heavy rainfall, flash flood and landslide may occur during this time. Advisory for people living near high land areas, small river and streams is to take care of landslide and suddenly rise the rivers levels. Domestic flight, trawlers, vessels and ships off and along Myanmar Coasts are advised especially to notice in condition of the deep depression.