The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar,
Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No three following a monsoon depression over North Bay. The monsoon depression over north bay and adjoining Bangladesh coast remained practically stationary over the same area. It was centred at 12 noon on Monday about 180 kms west-southwest of Chittagong port, 200 kms west-northwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 75 kms southeast of Mongla port and 10 kms east of Payra port, said a Met Office weather special bulletin.
Under its influence squally weather may affect North Bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports. It said the monsoon depression is likely to intensify further. Maximum sustained wind speed within 44 kms of the depression centre is about 40 kph rising to 50 kph in gusts/squalls.
