# 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.*

July 16, 2026 · Bangladesh

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.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/bangladesh/bangladesh-maritime-ports-hoist-signal-no-3-due-to-low-pressure-area