Low pressure persists over the ocean. Therefore, it was requested to display the remote warning signal No. 1 in the country’s four ports as before. In addition, fishing boats and trawlers operating in the northern Bay of Bengal and deep sea have been asked to move cautiously near the coast until further instructions. The effect of low pressure has already started to bring rain to various parts of the coast. It lowered the temperature and increased the severity of the winter.
According to the special weather forecast, the low pressure over the west-central Bay of Bengal and its surrounding areas is slowly moving towards the northeast and remaining in the same area. It was 1,175 km southwest of Chittagong Sea Port, 1,125 km southwest of Cox’s Bazar Sea Port, 1,500 km southwest of Mongla Sea Port, and 1,500 km southwest of Payra Sea Port on Saturday evening. It can become gradually weaker.
According to the notification, the maximum sustained wind speed is 40 km/h at a distance of 44 km from the low pressure center, increasing to 50 km/h in the form of gusty winds. The ocean is rough near the low pressure center.
The ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been asked to display Remote Warning Signal No. 1 (One). Fishing boats and trawlers operating in the northern Bay of Bengal and deep sea have been asked to move cautiously near the coast until further notice. They were also told not to wander into the deep sea.
According to the Meteorological Department, the low pressure evident over southwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas moved towards the northeast and intensified into low pressure on Friday night. Meanwhile, the extension of the sub-continental high pressure belt extends to Bihar and its adjoining areas.
As per the weather forecast till Sunday evening, there may be light to moderate rain in some areas of Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong districts. Elsewhere in the country, the weather will remain generally dry with partly cloudy skies.
Night temperatures may drop slightly and daytime temperatures may rise slightly across the country. Light to moderate fog is likely to form over parts of the country from midnight until morning.
Meanwhile, the forecast for the next 24 hours as of Sunday evening indicates that the weather across the country may remain mainly dry with temporarily partly cloudy skies. Night temperatures may drop slightly and daytime temperatures may rise slightly across the country. Light to moderate fog is likely to form over parts of the country from midnight until morning.
Meanwhile, Monday’s forecast says there may be light rain in two places of Khulna and Barisal districts. Elsewhere in the country, the weather will remain generally dry with partly cloudy skies.