Bangladesh
Warning Signal Light pressure in the sea, warning signal number 3 sounded
Dhaka, July 23: Local warning signal No. 3 has been issued in the seaports due to the effect of light pressure in the Bay of Bengal. According to meteorologists, there will be more rain across the country on Friday and Saturday as compared to the last few days due to light pressure.
"The light pressure created in the Bay of Bengal is not likely to be strong anymore. The effect of light pressure can cause strong winds in seaports. For this, local warning number 3 has been issued in the ports," Meteorologist Monowar Hossain said on Friday morning.
"The light pressure will move by tomorrow (Saturday) off the coast of Orissa or West Bengal in India," he added.
Monowar Hossain said that the rain will increase a little in Bangladesh due to light pressure. "Now the monsoon is already active in the southern part of the country. Rain will also increase in the upper (middle to northern) side. This tendency of rain will decrease from tomorrow (Saturday) onwards. There is a possibility of very heavy rain towards Chittagong at this time."
A meteorological warning was issued on Friday in the northwestern Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas. As a result, the North Bay and adjoining areas are experiencing high air pressure variations and deep convection clouds are forming. Stormy winds can blow over the coastal areas of Bangladesh, North Bay of Bengal and seaports.
Chittagong, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports have been asked to display local warning signal No. 3.
Fishing boats and trawlers stationed in the North Bay have been asked to approach the coast and move cautiously until further notice.
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours from 9 am on Friday is - Khulna, Barisal and most parts of Chittagong Division; Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusts are possible in many places of Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet division and some parts of Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions.
At the same time, there may be moderate to heavy rains in some parts of the southern part of the country. The meteorological department also said that day and night temperatures may drop slightly across the country at this time.
