Maritime ports asked to keep hoisted signal 3

A low pressure has formed over Northeast Bay and adjoining area. It is likely to intensify.

The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three as the low pressure persists over the bay, a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) release said this on Thursday morning.

The met office predicted that light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing at 9 am today.

“Light to moderate rain or showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Khulna and Barishal divisions; at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Southern part of the country”, said a met office bulletin.

All fishing boats and trawlers over north bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.