The deep depression has moved further north-northwestwards and weakened into a depression over the North West Bay and the adjoining West Central Bay.
It centred at 3am on Saturday about 760 kms southwest of Chittagong port, 730 kms southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 610 kms south-southwest of Mongla port and 620 kms south-southwest of Payra port.
It is likely to move in a northerly direction, according to the latest special bulletin of the metereological office.
Under its influence, a deep convection is taking place over the North Bay. Squally weather may affect the North Bay, the coastal regions of Bangladesh and the maritime ports, reports UNB.
The maximum sustained wind speed within 44 kms of the depression centre is about 40 kph rising to 50 kph in gusts/squalls. The sea will remain moderate near the depression centre.
The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. 3 (r) 3.
All the fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.
