Maritime Ports Issued Local Warning Signal Three As Deep Depression Approaches Myanmar Coast
Maritime ports in Chattogram and Cox's Bazar have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number 3 as a deep depression near the Myanmar coast is projected to trigger gusty winds across the southeastern region of Bangladesh. The weather system is anticipated to impact coastal areas including Chattogram, Hatiya, and Cox's Bazar starting today, with conditions persisting through tomorrow, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Meteorologist Md Abul Kalam Mallick stated that the deep depression situated over the north Andaman Sea and adjoining Myanmar coast was moving in a north-northwesterly direction. It is forecast to cross the Myanmar coast near Kyaukpyu within the next two to three hours. Maximum sustained wind speeds within 48 kilometers of the depression center are recorded at 50 kilometers per hour, intensifying up to 60 kilometers per hour in gusts and squalls, leaving the sea near the center very rough.
In response to the deteriorating maritime conditions, Mongla and Payra sea ports have been kept clear of any cautionary signals. However, all fishing boats and trawlers operating in the North Bay of Bengal have been strictly instructed to remain close to the coast and refrain from venturing into the deep sea until further notice.
Regarding the weather in the capital, meteorologists indicated that rainfall in Dhaka is unlikely during the daytime today, though light showers may occur overnight. No significant precipitation is expected in the city tomorrow, while rainfall activity may resume from Thursday.
The country experienced oppressive heat over the past three days, with the highest temperature yesterday recorded at 37.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet and 36 degrees Celsius in Dhaka. Although temperatures reaching 36 degrees Celsius typically constitute a heatwave, Dhaka's reading was limited to a single day, precluding a formal heatwave declaration. Warm and humid conditions are expected to prevail across various parts of the country over the next two days, following three separate heatwave spells earlier this month.
