Dhaka, Sept 19 (UNB) – The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal No 3 as the low over east central bay and adjoining area intensified into a well-marked low over the same area.
It is likely to intensify further, said a Met office warning message.
Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over the north bay and adjoining areas, it said.
Squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, north bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the north bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
They have also been advised not to venture into the deep sea.