Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 3

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has advised the country’s maritime ports to hoist the local cautionary signal 3 as squally weather is likely to continue.

A BMD bulletin issued Wednesday reads, "The monsoon deep depression over Khulna and adjoining area of Bangladesh moved West-Northwestwards, weakened into a land depression and now lies over West-Bengal-Bihar and adjoining area. It is likely to move in a West-Northwesterly direction further and weaken gradually.

"Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay and adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh. Squally weather is likely to continue over North Bay and adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh."

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted Local Cautionary Signal No Three (R) Three.

"Under the influence of the full moon and steep pressure gradient, the low-lying areas of the coastal districts and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by the wind-driven surge height of 02-03 feet above normal astronomical tide," the bulletin added.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain in shelter until further notice.

/KN/