The land depression over Jashore and adjoining area moved northwestwards and intensified into a deep land depression over the same area at 9:00am today.

It is likely to move northwestwards further, said a Met office bulletin.

Under its influence, deep convection is taking place over north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

Squally weather may affect the maritime ports, north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

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 North Bay have been advised to take shelter and remain in shelter till further notice.

Meanwhile, BMD today predicted light to moderate rains across the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am.

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country, said a regular bulletin of Met office.

Besides, a mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and Bogura, Sirajganj and Sylhet districts and it may abate.

Day and night temperature may fall 2-3 °C over the country.