A well-marked low over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining West Bengal coast has intensified, prompting the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) to ask four seaports, including Cox’s Bazar, to continue displaying local cautionary signal No. 3.
On Sunday, the Storm Warning Centre of the BMD issued the advisory.
According to the weather bulletin, the well-marked low may intensify further, causing squally weather over the seaports, the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
The BMD has asked the seaports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra to keep hoisting local cautionary signal No. 3.
It also advised all fishing boats and trawlers operating in the north Bay of Bengal to remain close to the coast and proceed with extreme caution until further notice.
Abdul Hannan, assistant meteorologist at the Cox’s Bazar Meteorological Office, said the well-marked low over the northwest Bay could increase the likelihood of gusty winds and rainfall along the Cox’s Bazar coast and adjoining areas.
He urged fishing boats and trawlers at sea to remain cautious and strictly follow subsequent weather advisories.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
