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Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 3
The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 as the deep depression over Northwest Bay and adjoining Westcentral Bay moved westwards.
It is now lies over the same area at 12 noon Wednesday about 940 km Southwest of Chattogram, 920 km Southwest of Cox's Bazar, 755 km Southwest of Mongla and 785 km Southwest of Payra.
It is likely to move west-northwestwards further and cross North Andhra Pradesh - South Odisha coasts of India by tonight.
Under its influence squally weather may affect the Maritime Ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 48 km of the Deep Depression centre is about 50 kph rising to 60 kph in gusts or squalls. Sea will remain rough near the deep depression centre.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice. -UNB