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.