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Well marked low intensifies into a land depression

October 09, 2007 00:00:00


The well marked low over Barisal and adjoining area moved slightly north-westwards, and intensified into a land depression, reports UNB.
It lies over the same area at Monday noon, and likely to move in north, north-westerly direction, said a Met office bulletin.
Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over the north Bay. Monsoon is active over the country, and strong over north Bay. Squally weather may continue over the maritime ports. Sea will remain rough.
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three.
Under its influence, low lying areas of the coastal districts of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barisal, Chandpur, Barguna, Pirojpur, Jhalakati, Bagerhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore inlands and chars are likely to be inundated by wind driven surge of two to four feet height above normal tide.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the north Bay have been advised to take shelter until further notice.

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