The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has advised the maritime ports of Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Mongla and Payra to keep local cautionary signal No 3 hoisted following the formation of a low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.
In a special weather bulletin issued on Wednesday, the Met Office said a low-pressure area had formed over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and the adjoining North Odisha-West Bengal coast.
Under its influence, squally weather may affect the northern Bay, the country’s coastal areas and the four seaports.
Assistant Meteorologist Md Abdul Hannan of the Cox’s Bazar Meteorological Office said the sea could remain rough under the influence of the low-pressure system, with gusty or squally winds likely along the coast.
He said local cautionary signal No 3 would remain in force at the seaports of Cox’s Bazar, Chattogram, Mongla and Payra.
The Met Office also advised fishing boats and trawlers operating in the Bay to stay near the coast and exercise caution until further notice.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Mohammad Morshed
