Maritime ports asked to keep hoisting local cautionary signal 3

BSS
Published On: 31 May 2025, 00:27

DHAKA, May 30, 2025 (BSS) - The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisting local cautionary signal number three as squally weather may affect the maritime ports of the country.

"The land depression over Tangail and adjoining area moved North/Northeastwards, weakened into a land well-marked low over Sherpur and adjoining area at 06 PM today," said a maritime warning bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
 
It may move North/Northeastwards further and weaken gradually by giving precipitation.
 
Under its influence, deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and gusty/squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no three.

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

According to another BMD inland river ports' warning bulletin, river ports have been asked to hoist cautionary signal number one as rain or thundershowers with temporary south/south-easterly gusty/squalls wind speed (45-60) kph is likely to occur over the regions of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bagura, Tangail, Mymensing, Faridpur, Dhaka, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet.

The warning for inland river ports will remain valid till 9:00 am tomorrow.

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