17 Mar 2026 / Chittagong, Bangladesh

Tornado, cyclone and norwester season

Chittagong Port Authority has advised that March, April and May are months of tornado, cyclone and norwester, which may strike at any time without warning.

Mariners should remain alert at all times to face the threat, Ship main engine should be available at a very short notice. The port authority’s tug will be on standby at all times to render assistance to vessels.

For information about operations in Bangladesh, contact GAC at [email protected]

If quoting any content from Hot Port News, please cite GAC Hot Port News as the source.

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