Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal no 3

The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal no 3 as a low-pressure area has formed over Northwest Bay and adjoining North Odisha-West Bengal coast.

Under its influence, squally weather may affect the Maritime Ports, North Bay and adjoining Coastal areas of Bangladesh, said a Met office bulletin on Wednesday.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.