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.
FAQs
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.
