Due to strong monsoon, steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay. Under its influence, squally weather may continue over North Bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports, a Met Office weather bulletin said on Thursday.
The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. three ® three.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.