DHAKA: Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three.

The well-marked low over northwest bay and adjoining Bangladesh-West Bengal coast now lies over Orissa-West Bengal coast and adjoining land area, said the meteorological department. 

According to in a warning message issued on Sunday, under its influence steep pressure gradient lies over North Bay. Squally weather may affect over North Bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.

in association with rain or thunder showers temporary  south or southeasterly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Dhaka, Faridpur,  Jessore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barisal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Comilla, Chittagong,  Cox’s bazar & Sylhet  wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal number one.

BDST: 1610 HRS, SEP 07, 2014