Dhaka, Oct. 28 -- Cyclone Arnab, a very severe cyclonic storm over the west-central Bay of Bengal, has crossed India's Andhra Pradesh coast.

It is likely to move northwest and weaken gradually, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

In a special bulletin on Wednesday, the Met Office said the cyclone moved west and northwest and completed the crossing in the morning. It is now over Andhra Pradesh and the adjoining coastal areas.

Deep convective clouds are forming over the north Bay because of the cyclone, and squally or gusty winds may sweep over the ports, the north Bay and adjoining coastal areas.

The Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra maritime ports have therefore been told to maintain local warning sign...