Low-Pressure Area Forms in Bay of Bengal; Cautionary Signal Issued for Ports

Maritime ports in Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 following the formation of a low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay of Bengal. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued the warning today.

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Under its influence, squally weather may affect the maritime ports, the North Bay and the adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

The low-pressure system is situated over the Northwest Bay and adjacent coastal areas of North Odisha and West Bengal. According to a forecast issued this morning by BMD meteorologist Md Omar Faruq, squally weather may impact the maritime ports, the North Bay, and adjoining coastal regions of Bangladesh under its influence.

All fishing boats and trawlers operating in the North Bay have been instructed to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice. This advisory aims to ensure the safety of maritime activities in the potentially affected areas.

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The system is unlikely to intensify into a depression.

Meteorologist Dr. Bazlur Rashid stated that the system is unlikely to develop into a depression. He added that rainfall might persist for another one or two days, after which the intensity of precipitation is expected to decrease. The BMD continues to monitor the situation closely.

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Under its influence, rainfall may continue for another one or two days, after which the intensity of precipitation is expected to decrease.