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Signal number three for maritime ports

Update : 31 May 2013, 05:45 AM

The land depression over West Bengal and adjoining area persists. It is likely to move north-northwesterly direction further inland and weaken gradually by giving precipitation.

Under the influence of depression, the low lying areas of the coastal districts of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Bhola, Barisal, Patuakhali, Borguna, Pirozpur, Jhalakathi, Bagherhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by wind driven surge of 3-5 feet height above normal astronomical tide, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said.

Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists and deep convection is taking place over North Bay. Squally weather may affect North Bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports.

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar and Mongla have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three.

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

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