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Bangladesh Maritime Ports Advised to Hoist Signal No-3 Due to Low-Pressure Area

Maritime ports in Bangladesh have been advised to hoist cautionary signal No-3 as a low-pressure area forms over the Northwest Bay.

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Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number 3 as a low-pressure area has formed over the Northwest Bay. The low-pressure area is likely to intensify, affecting maritime and coastal areas. Riverports in Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, and Cox's Bazar have been asked to hoist signal No-1 due to expected rain and gusty winds.

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Q: What is signal No-3? A: Signal No-3 is a cautionary signal advising maritime ports to prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions. Q: What areas are affected by the low-pressure area? A: The low-pressure area is over the Northwest Bay and adjoining North Odisha-West Bengal coast, likely to affect maritime ports and coastal areas of Bangladesh. Q: What should fishing boats do? A: All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice. Q: What weather conditions are expected? A: Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary south/southeasterly gusty/squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the specified regions.

Source: BSS

FAQ

What is signal No-3?
Signal No-3 is a cautionary signal advising maritime ports to prepare for potentially hazardous weather conditions.
What areas are affected by the low-pressure area?
The low-pressure area is over the Northwest Bay and adjoining North Odisha-West Bengal coast, likely to affect maritime ports and coastal areas of Bangladesh.
What should fishing boats do?
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
What weather conditions are expected?
Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary south/southeasterly gusty/squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the specified regions.

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