File photo of a landslide Dhaka TribuneThe maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as squally weather is likely to affect thoseHeavy rainfall may trigger landslides in Chittagong division, Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said in a forecast. In the heavy rainfall warning issued Saturday, it said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at some places in Barisal and Chittagong divisions due to active monsoon over Bangladesh, according to the Met office bulletin. Landslide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chittagong division due to the rainfall, the bulletin added. Signal 3 at maritime portsThe maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as squally weather is likely to affect those. Steep pressure gradient lies over the North Bay and under its influence, squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, according to the Met office.

Source: Dhaka Tribune July 06, 2019 09:56 UTC