The Met office has advised to hoist warning signal No 3 at seaports across the country as a monsoon depression formed in the Bay of Bengal. “Under its influence deep convection is taking place over north bay. Squally weather may affect the maritime ports, north bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh,” Met office says in a weather report on Friday. Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3. All fishing boats and trawlers over north bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 10, 2017 13:46 UTC