BSS
  10 Jul 2026, 18:28

Sea ports advised to keep hoisted signal number three

DHAKA, July 10, 2026 (BSS)- Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three (R) three given the weather condition developed on NOrthe bay and adjoining areas.

All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department in its latest bulletin of marine warning.

It said the well-marked low over Northwest Madhya Pradesh and adjoining area weakened into a low pressure and now lies over central Uttar Pradesh and adjoining area. 

It said the low is very likely to weaken gradually. Steep pressure gradient is persisting over North Bay and adjoining area. 

Squally weather may affect the Maritime Ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, met office said.