Maritime ports asked to hoist local cautionary signal No 1

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal No 1 as the depression over Westcentral Bay and adjoining area moved northeastwards and now lies over the same area.

It was centered at 6am Saturday about 1,265km southwest of Chittagong port, 1,220km southwest of Cox’s Bazar, 1,140km southwest of Mongla port and 1,140km southwest of Payra port, according to a Met office bulletin.

It is likely to move north-northeasterly direction further.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 44km of the depression centre I about 40kph rising to 50kph in gust or squalls. Sea will remain rough near the depression centre.

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.

They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.