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19-12-2024: According to the observations at (15:30) hrs M.S.T today, the Well Marked Low Pressure Area over Southwest Bay of Bengal now lies over Southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal still persists. It is likely to move Northwestwards and reach to North Tamil Nadu and South Andhra Pradesh Coasts, India during next 12 hours. Thereafter, it is likely to move nearly Northwards and move along Andhra Pradesh Coast during 36 hours. Weather is a few cloud over the North Andaman Sea and partly cloudy to cloudy over the South Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.  

 

Depression

Sunday, November 6, 2016 - 18:15

Depression No.15

6th November, 2016 16:00 MST Today

Depression

          According to the observations at (15:30)hrs M.S.T today, the depression over  North Bay of Bengal has moved to Northeast wards. It is centered at about (50)miles South- Southwest of Chittagong(Bangladesh), (95)miles Southeast of Khepupara (Bangladesh) and (20)miles Southwest of Kutubdia (Bangladesh). It is forecast to move Northeast wards, weaken gradually and likely to cross Southeast Bangladesh coast during next (3)hrs.

 Position of depression, Center pressure and wind

          Depression is located at Latitude (21.5) degree North and Longitude (91.8) degree East, Centre pressure of depression is (1004) hPa and maximum wind speed near the center is about (30)miles per hour at (15:30) hrs MST today.

 General caution

          Under the influence of the depression, rain or thundershowers are likely to be scattered to fairly widespread with isolated heavy falls in Sagaing, Mandalay and Magway Regions, Kachin, Chin and Northern Rakhine States during next (48)hrs.

         Under the influence of the depression, Squalls with moderate to rough sea are likely at times off and along Rakhine Coasts. Surface wind speed in squalls may reach (35) to (40)m.p.h. 

Advisory

       Under the influence of the depression, strong wind, heavy fall and landslide may occur during this time. Advisory for people living near high land areas care to stay to avoid from landslide danger. Vessels and ships off and along Rakhine Coasts are advised especially to avert in this condition.