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MARITIME-WARNING
Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3
DHAKA, Sept 6, 2018 (BSS) – Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar,
Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number
three as the Well Marked Low Over Northwest Bay and adjoining area
intensified into a monsoon depression and now lies over North-West Bay of
Bengal and adjoining West Bengal and Bangladesh coast.
“The low is likely to move in a northwesterly direction and may cross
West Bengal coast by evening or night today… Under its influence steep
pressure gradient persists over North Bay and adjoining area,” said a met
office warning message here today.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to
remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.
BSS/PR/SRH/MR/ 1500 hrs