Depression moves northwestwards, low-lying areas likely to be inundated

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The monsoon depression over northwest Bay and adjoining area moved slightly north-westwards over the same area.

It was centered at 10am today about 590 kilometres west-southwest of Chittagong port, 570 west-southwest of Cox’s bazaar port and 390 kms southwest of Mongla port.

It is likely to intensify further and move in a northwesterly direction, said a met office bulletin today.

Under this influence steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay. Squally weather may affect the maritime ports and the coastal area of Bangladesh.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 44 kms of the depression centre is about 40 kph rising to 50 kph, in gusts or squalls. Sea will remain moderate.

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s bazaar and Mongla have been advised to keep hoist local cautionary signal number three®.

Under the influence of the depression the low-laying areas of the coastal districts of Cox’s bazaar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Feni, Laxmipur, Bhola, Barisal, Patuakhali, Barguna, Chandpur, Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira and other offshore inlands and chars areas are likely to be inundated by wind driven surge of height 02 to 04 feet above normal astronomical tide.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to come close to the coast and remain in shelter till further notice.

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