Heavy rainfall likely
Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast heavy rainfall in four districts in 24 hours, staring from noon yesterday.
“Under the influence of the depression over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining area, heavy (44-88mm) to very heavy (>89mm), rainfall is likely to occur at some places in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet,” said a Met Office warning bulletin.
Due to heavy rainfall, landslide may occur at some places in Chattogram division.
Meanwhile, maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist cautionary signal 3 as the land depression is apparently appeared to have weaken, said a Met Office press release.
“The land depression over Odisha-Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining area has already moved northeastwards and now lies over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining southwestern part of Bangladesh.”
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
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