Dhaka, May 29 (V7N) – A clear low-pressure area in the northwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a depression, prompting the Meteorological Department to advise all sea ports to display local warning signal number three. The update was issued on Thursday morning (May 29).

According to the Meteorological Department, the maximum continuous wind speed within 44 kilometers of the depression center is 40 km/h, with gusts or squalls reaching up to 50 km/h. The sea is reported to be rough near the depression’s center.

The depression has caused rain and wind in the capital Dhaka since Thursday morning and is affecting other parts of the country, especially the coastal areas, where people are experiencing difficulties due to the weather.

Meteorologist Bazlur Rashid told the media that rainfall is expected to continue for the next two to three days. The depression is forecasted to move towards the Sundarbans and Khulna regions.

The low-pressure system first formed in the Bay of Bengal on Tuesday and gradually intensified into a depression by 6 am on Thursday.

As of 6 am Thursday, the depression was located 405 km west-southwest of Chittagong Seaport, 395 km west-southwest of Cox’s Bazar Seaport, 230 km southwest of Mongla Seaport, and 245 km southwest of Payra Seaport.

The Meteorological Department warned that the depression may move northwards and strengthen further, bringing gusty or squally winds over the northern Bay of Bengal, coastal areas, and seaports.

Consequently, the seaports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been instructed to hoist local warning signal number three to warn about the rough seas.

Fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay of Bengal have been advised to immediately move to safe shelters and remain there until further notice.

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