The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have all been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number 3. This is due to the fact that the depression over the east-central Bay has intensified into a deep depression this morning.
“It is likely to intensify further and move in a northwesterly direction,” said a Met Office press release.
Within 48 kilometers of the deep depression center, the maximum sustained wind speed is about 50-60 kilometers per hour in gusts or squalls.
The sea will remain rough near the deep depression center.
North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh are likely to experience the squally wind of 40-50 kph in addition to heavy (44-88 MM) to very rainfall, the release added.
The low-lying areas of the coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jhalakathi, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Barishal, Laxmipur, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar are likely to be inundated by the wind-driven surge.
Fishing boats and trawlers have been advised to take shelter immediately and remain in shelter till further notice. This applies to all fishing boats over North Bay and the deep sea.
