Maritime ports asked to hoist signal 3

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DHAKA, Oct 13, 2018 (BSS) – Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar,
Mongla and Payra have been advised to be hoisted local cautionary signal
number three as the land depression is apparently appeared to weaken, a met
office press release said today.

“The land depression over Odisha-Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining area
has already moved northeastwards and now lies over Gangetic West Bengal and
adjoining southwestern part of Bangladesh,” it added.

The depression is likely to move northeastwards further inland and weaken
gradually, the release said.

Under the influence of the depression, steep pressure gradient persists
over north bay as deep convection is taking place over north bay and coastal
areas of Bangladesh, it also added.

Squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, North Bay and
adjoining coastal areas Of Bangladesh.

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. They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.

Meanwhile, River ports in 13 regions across the country have also been
asked to hoist cautionary signal number two as rain accompanied with gusty or
squally wind is likely to occur in many places till 6 pm today, another met
release said.

“Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary South or South-Easterly
gusty or squally wind speed 60-80 kph is likely to occur in the regions of
Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali,
Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet till today evening,” it
added.

Moreover, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary South or South-
Easterly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur elsewhere
over the country during the time wherein river ports have been advised to be
hoisted cautionary signal number one, it continued.