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The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Midhili' on Friday morning, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said
"The cyclonic storm is likely to continue to move north-northeastwards and cross Bangladesh coast close to Khepupara with wind speed of 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph during November 17 night or early hours of November 18." The name 'Midhili' has been given by the Maldives. Cyclone Midhili Update: Deep Depression Over Bay of Bengal Has Intensified Into Cyclonic Storm, Says IMD.
The cyclonic storm is likely to cross Bangladesh coast between Mongla and Khepupara with wind speed 60-70 kmph gusting to 80 kmph by Saturday.
The deep depression will continue to move north-northeastwards at a speed of 17 kmph and is expected to make landfall between Khepupara and Mongla in Bangladesh on Saturday morning, the IMD said.
The strength of the cyclone had recently increased as it made landfall in Bangladesh causing significant destruction in the region.