Cautionary signal 3 for maritime ports

The country’s maritime ports have been advised to hoist the cautionary signal three as steep pressure gradient lies over the North Bay and adjoining areas.

Under its influence Squally weather may affect the maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra, North Bay and adjoining areas of Bangladesh, according to a Met office bulletin.

“All boats and trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice,” it added.

Besides, the low over Telangana and adjoining area persists. South-west Monsoon has withdrawn from northern part of the country.

Monsoon is fairly active elsewhere over the country and moderate over North Bay, said the Met office.

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers are likely to occur in most parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am Monday, it said.

Day and night temperature may fall by 1-2 degree Celsius over the country.

Source: United News of Bangladesh