Depression causes rain, signal no 3 issued

Desk Report: The depression in the Bay causes light to moderate rain at different places including Dhaka across the country and it may persist till Sunday.

Following the depression, in last 24 hours, the highest amount of rain, 34mm, was recorded in Mongla of Bagerhat district whereas Dhaka encountered light rain of 4mm, according to the met office.

Weather is likely to improve gradually from the day after Sunday, it said.

At some places of Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in the next 24 hours. Besides, light to moderate rain to persist throughout the country.

Meanwhile, the maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no three.

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


risingbd/Dhaka/December 9, 2017/Eva/A K Azad