Maritime ports asked to hoist signal No. three

The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no. three. Due to vigorous monsoon, steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay, a Met Office weather bulletin said Saturday.  Under its influence squally weather may affect North Bay, adjoining coastal area of Bangladesh and the maritime ports. All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice, according to a news agency.