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 Gangetic West Bengal-North Odisha coasts.
Under its influence, squally weather may affect the Maritime Ports, North Bay and adjoining Coastal areas of Bangladesh, said a special bulletin of the Met office.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.