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WEATHER-SIGNAL
Maritime ports advised to hoist signal 3
DHAKA, July 6, 2019 (BSS) – The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar,
Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal
number three as squally weather is likely to affect maritime ports, North Bay
and adjoining coastal areas due to influence of steep pressure gradient that
persists over North Bay.
“Squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, North Bay and
adjoining area due to influence of steep pressure gradient that persists over
North Bay. So, the maritime ports are advised to keep hoisted local
cautionary signal number three,” said a Met Office weather bulletin today.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain
close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
The axis of monsoon trough runs through Rajasthan, Hariyana, Uttar
Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gangetic west Bengal, thence north-eastwards
to Assam across Bangladesh. One of its associated trough extends up to North
Bay. Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over North Bay.
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind
is likely to occur at most places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram
and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh
divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over southern part
of the country.
Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.
BSS/PR/TAN/ARS/1815 hrs