Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal-3

The maritime ports have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal three, the weather department said yesterday.

The signal is meant to alert vessels of a possible squall as a low pressure area has formed over the northeast Bay and adjoining areas, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

Under its influence, a deep convection is taking place over the same area, it said.

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

"All fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to come closer to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice," the department said.