Well-marked low over Bay weakens

The well-marked low over the northwest Bay and adjoining West-Bengal-Bangladesh coast weakened into a low-pressure area .

Dhaka, Dec 6 :  The well-marked low over the northwest Bay and adjoining West-Bengal-Bangladesh coast weakened into a low-pressure area and now lies over the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

It will be weakened further and become insignificant, the Met office said.

Under its influence deep convection is continuing over the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

Steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay.

Rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty or squally wind speed of 40-50 KPH is likely to occur over North Bay and adjoining coastal areas.

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

All fishing boats and trawlers over north bay and deep sea have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice, reports UNB.