Signal no 3 issued at seaports

A low-pressure system that formed over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and the adjoining coastal areas of northern Odisha and West Bengal remains in the same region.

 It may intensify further.

As a result, the Bay of Bengal near Kuakata in Patuakhali has become very rough.

Wind pressure has increased somewhat in the coastal areas, and water levels in rivers have begun to rise above normal.

For the past two days, light to moderate intermittent rainfall has been occurring in different parts of the district.

The Meteorological Department has forecast squally or gusty winds of 45–60 km/h over nine regions of the country, including Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, and Cox’s Bazar.

Mahbuba Sukhi, the Officer-in-Charge of the Patuakhali Meteorological Office, said that until 1:00 pm Sunday, river ports had been advised to continue displaying Local Cautionary Signal No. 1.

She also stated that squally weather may affect the seaports, the northern Bay of Bengal, and nearby coastal areas.

Therefore, the seaports of Payra, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and Mongla have been instructed to continue displaying Local Cautionary Signal No. 3.

Fishing trawlers have been advised to remain close to the coast and operate with caution.