Dhaka, Aug 8 (UNB) – The monsoon depression over Jharkhand and adjoining areas of India moved west-northwestwards further and it centred over its Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas at 6pm on Thursday as a land depression.
It is likely to continue to move in a west-northwesterly direction further and weaken gradually, according to the Met office.
Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over the North
Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and deep convection is taking place over the North Bay.
Squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.