What is the Meaning of Signals 1 to 11 for Seaport?

During the cyclone, the cyclone warning center of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued a warning signal from 1 to 11. According to the Meteorological Department, 1 is the remote warning signal, 2 is the remote warning signal, 3 is the local warning signal, 4 is the local warning signal, 5, 6, and 7 are the danger sign, 8, 9, and 10 are the danger signal and 11 are due to the intensity of the cyclone. Isolated.

The meaning of these signals for seaports is-

• Remote warning signal 1:

Disaster may occur after the ship leaves. There is a hurricane zone in the remote area. At this time the wind speed is 61 kilometers per hour. This will cause sea storms.

• Remote warning signal 2:

A storm has formed in the distant deep sea. The continuous wind speed there is 62-88 kmph. The port will not be hit by the storm right now, but ships leaving the port could be in danger on the way.

• Local warning signal 3:

There is a danger of disaster for ships anchored in ports and ports. Winds can blow in the port and the continuous speed of the whirlwind can be 40-50 kmph.

• 4th local warning signal

The port was hit by a cyclone. The probable wind speed is 51-61 kmph. However, the time has not yet come to make the final preparations for the cyclone.

• Danger signal 5:

The port will be hit by a small or medium intensity sea storm. The maximum continuous wind speed in the storm is 62-88 kmph. The storm could leave the port on the left and cross the coast.

• Danger signal 6:

The port will be hit by a small or medium intensity sea storm. The maximum continuous wind speed in the storm is 62-88 kmph. The storm could cross the coast, leaving the port on the right.

• Danger signal 7:

The port will be hit by a cyclone of small or medium intensity. The maximum continuous wind speed in the storm is 62-88 kmph. The storm could cross the coast at or near the port.

• Danger signal 8:

The port is prone to severe or extreme cyclones. The maximum sustained wind speed in a storm can be 69 kilometers per hour or more. The storm will leave the port on the left and cross the coast.

• Danger signal 9:

The port will be hit by one of the strongest or most severe sea cyclones. The maximum sustained wind speed in a storm can be 89 kilometers per hour or more. The storm will leave the port on the right and cross the coast.

• Danger signal number 10

The port will be hit by one of the strongest or most severe sea cyclones. The maximum sustained wind speed in a storm can be 89 kilometers per hour or more.

• No. 11 Communication disconnected signal:

All communication with the weather warning authority has been cut off and the local meteorological official considers the situation to be catastrophic.

Warning signals are different for river ports and seaports. Therefore, it is requested to understand the warning signal well.

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