The Maritime port of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal 3 as the deep depression over Khulna and adjoining area moved West-northwestwards, weakened into a land Depression and now lies over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Bihar. 

"Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay and adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh. squally weather is likely to continue ‘over North bay and adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh,” said the latest bulletin of the Met office.

Under the influence full moon and steep pressure gradient, the low-lying areas of the coastal districts and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by the wind driven surge height of 02-03 feet above normal astronomical tide.

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions; at many places over Mymensingh, Dhaka and Khulna divisions and at a few places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country.

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.

BDST: 0912 HRS, AUG 03, 2023
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