Land depression over West Bengal lies as well marked low
Wednesday, 15 August 2007
The land depression over West Bengal and adjoining Bangladesh moved north-northwestwards and now lies over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and adjoining areas as a well marked low Tuesday morning, reports UNB.
It is likely to move in a northwesterly direction further inland and weaken gradually giving precipitation, said a Met office bulletin.
Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay. Squally weather may continue to affect the maritime ports.
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.
It is likely to move in a northwesterly direction further inland and weaken gradually giving precipitation, said a Met office bulletin.
Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay. Squally weather may continue to affect the maritime ports.
Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.