Dhaka, Bangladesh Global: According to the current trajectory of Cyclone Dana, it is likely to cross the Odisha coast of India either tonight or early tomorrow morning. During its landfall, wind speeds may reach 100 to 110 kilometers per hour, potentially increasing to a maximum of 120 kilometers per hour. As a result, Bangladesh's coastal areas may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall, exceeding 89 millimeters.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) special bulletin said, "The Cyclonic Storm 'DANA' over Eastcentral Bay and adjoining Westcentral Bay of Bengal moved North-Northwestwards, intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and now lies over the same area (near Lat: 18.1°N, Lon: 88.2°E) and was centered at 3am today about 605km Southwest of Chattogram port, 560km Southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 510km South of Mongla port and 490km South-Southwest of Payra port. It is likely to move into North-Northwesterly direction further."
Maximum sustained wind speed within 64km of the severe cyclone center is about 90kph rising to 110kph in gusts/squalls. Sea will remain high near the system center.
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