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MARITIME-WARNING
Signal 3 to continue for maritime ports
DHAKA, June 12, 2018 (BSS) – Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar,
Mongla and Payra have been advised to continue hoisting local cautionary
signal number three due to strong monsoon prevailing over north bay
“Deep convection is taking place over the North Bay and adjoining coastal
area due to strong monsoon,” said a met office warning message issued here
today.
Squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, North Bay and
adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh, the message added.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain
close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice. They are
also advised not to venture into the deep sea.
Moreover, river ports of the regions of Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali,
Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram and Cox’s bazar have been asked to hoist
cautionary signal number two by 6 pm today as rain or thundershowers
accompanied by temporary south or southeasterly gusty or squally wind
speeding 60-80 kph is likely to occur over the regions, said another met
office warning message.
Moreover, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary south or
southeasterly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur
elsewhere over the country wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal
number one.
BSS/PR-SRH/GMR/1422 hrs