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BSS-09
WEATHER-WARNING
Maritime ports advised to hoist signal 3
DHAKA, August 8, 2019 (BSS) – Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar,
Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number
three as steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay and adjoining
coastal areas due to the influence of deep convection there.
“Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay and
adjoining coastal areas and deep convection is taking place over North Bay.
Squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, North Bay and
adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh”, said a met office warning issued here
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.
BSS/PR/RQ/RY/1525 hrs