Maritime ports advised to hoist signal 3

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no three on Saturday as the Land depression over Gangetic-West Bengal and adjoining areas moved northeastwards, weakened into well marked low first and then into a low, reports UNB.

The land depression was lying over southwestern part of Gangetic-West Bengal and adjoining North Bay of the country at 3 pm Saturday, said a Met office bulletin.

It is likely to move northeastwards further inland and become unimportant.

Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay, the deep convection is taking place over North Bay and coastal areas of Bangladesh.

Squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.