The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as gusty or squally weather may affect them, north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
“The southwest monsoon is strong over north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh,” said a met office bulletin on Sunday afternoon.
“Under its influence, deep convection is taking place and a steep pressure gradient lies over North Bay,” it added.
All fishing boats and trawlers over north Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
Meanwhile, “light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely in most places across Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions, with moderately heavy to very heavy falls in some areas, over 24 hours from 9am on Sunday, said the weather office.
Daytime temperatures may fall slightly, while nighttime temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country.