The maritime ports of the country have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal 3 as a low pressure area has formed over northwest bay and adjoining west central bay off Odisha coast.
Under its influence a steep pressure gradient lies over North Bay and adjoining areas, said a special bulletin of the Met office.
Squally weather may affect Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra ports, North Bay and adjoining areas of Bangladesh, it said
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All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.