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

A low lies over gangetic west Bengal and adjoining northwest bay. Under its influence steep pressure gradient lies over North Bay, said a Met office bulletin on Thursday.

Squally weather may affect North Bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports.

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

In association with rain/thunder showers temporary south/south-easterly gusty/squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogra, Tangail, Mymensingh, Faridpur, Dhaka, Jessore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barisal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Chittagong, Cox’s bazar, Comilla and Sylhet wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal number one.

BDST: 1441 HRS, SEP 19, 2013
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