Monsoon depression crosses Orissa coast
Tuesday, 7 August 2007
The monsoon depression over northwest Bay off Orissa coast moved northwestwards and crossed north Orissa coast near Baleshwar Monday noon and lies over Orissa and adjoining area as a land depression, reports UNB.
It is likely to move in a northwesterly direction and weaken gradually resulting in precipitation. Steep pressure gradient persists over north Bay.
Squally weather may continue over the maritime ports. Sea will remain moderate.
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 in shelter till further notice.
It is likely to move in a northwesterly direction and weaken gradually resulting in precipitation. Steep pressure gradient persists over north Bay.
Squally weather may continue over the maritime ports. Sea will remain moderate.
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 in shelter till further notice.