Depression weakens as it crosses Ctg coast

The deep depression over northeast bay and adjoining area moved north-northeastwards further, weakened into a depression before making landfall and started to cross Chittagong coast near Sitakunda at 6:00am on Sunday.

It is likely to move in a north-northeasterly direction further and may complete crossing the coast during next 3-4 hours and weaken gradually by giving precipitation, said a Met Officer special bulletin.

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower local warning signal no. four but instead hoist local cautionary signal no. three.

Under the influence of depression southeastern part of Bangladesh is experiencing gusty winds with heavy falls. Sea will remain rough, UNB reports.

The coastal districts of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Borguna, Patuakhali, Barisal, Bhola and Chandpur and their offshore islands and chars are likely to experience wind speed up to 40-50 kph in gusts/ squalls with heavy falls during the passage of the depression.

Under the influence of the depression, the low-lying areas of the coastal districts of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Borguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barisal and Chandpur and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by wind driven surge of 1-2 feet height above normal astronomical tide.

All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.