Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three as squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, reports BSS.

“Under the influence of frequent thunderstorm activity, squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number three,” said a met office weather bulletin on Tuesday (Feb 26).

All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to proceed with caution till further notice.

Besides, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Tuesday predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gust or squally wind at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places and hails at isolated places.

Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may fall slightly over the country.