Convection in Bay: Coastal areas to experience rough weather

Stormy weather is likely to prevail in coastal areas of Bangladesh as a deep convection is taking place over the north Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three, according to a weather forecast of Met office.

Contacted, Meteorologist Bazlur Rashid said heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places in Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions during the next 24 hours since 10:00am yesterday.

There is a possibility of landslide in Chattogram division due to the heavy rainfall, he added.

The heavy rain will continue for the next two-three days, he added.

According to the forecast, 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.

The river ports have been asked to hoist the cautionary signal number one.

Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds is likely to occur at most places in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions and at many places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Mymensingh divisions with heavy to very heavy rainfall at places over the country, the forecast added.