Mercury rose to 40 degrees Celsius in the northern district on Monday as heat wave continued sweltering Bangladesh. The cyclonic storm Fani over Southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining area moved north-northwestwards and intensified into a severe cyclonic storm over the same area and adjoining Southwest Bay. Maximum sustained wind speed within 64km of the storm centre is about 90kph rising to 110kph in gusts or squalls. It is likely to turn into a very severe cyclonic storm as strong as a hurricane with maximum sustained wind speed between 120kmph and 185kmph on Tuesday morning. By Thursday after, the storm may strengthen further with a wind speed of up to 195kmph.

Source: bd News24 April 29, 2019 18:57 UTC