Depression at bay; Ports asked to keep hoisted signal 3

A well-marked low depression has formed over the northeast of the Bay of Bengal.

A well-marked low depression has formed over the northeast of the Bay of Bengal. It is moving northwestwards and has intensified into a depression over the northeast bay and adjoining areas.

The depression is likely to intensify further and move northwestwards, according to a release issued by Bangladesh Meteorological Department around 6am on Friday.

The sea will remain rough near the depression centre as maximum sustained wind speed within 44km of the depression centre is about 40 kmph rising to 50 kmph in squalls, it added.

Squally weather may affect the maritime ports, the North Bay, and the adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3.

The low-lying areas of 15 coastal districts, including their offshore islands and chars, are likely to be inundated by tidal surges from 2 to 4 feet, said Mahbuba Sukhi, acting official of Patuakhali Met office.

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.