A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal may intensify into a deep depression, met office cautioned on Thursday morning. As a result, rain and strong winds are likely to affect many areas, especially the coastal regions.
In a special bulletin issued at 10am, the met office stated that the low pressure formed early Thursday morning from a well-marked low over the bay. As of 6am, it was located about 405 km southwest of Chattogram port, 395 km southwest of Cox’s Bazar, 230 km southwest of Mongla, and 245 km southwest of Payra port. It is expected to move northward and may strengthen further.
Due to the weather system, gusty or squally winds may sweep across coastal areas and maritime ports. Rain has already started in several parts of the country. More rain is expected throughout the day, especially in the coastal areas, said meteorologist Md. Bazlur Rashid.
Wind speeds are reaching up to 50 km/h in gusts within a 44-kilometer radius, the BMD bulletin added.
As a precaution, ports in Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been asked to hoist local cautionary signal number 3. All fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay of Bengal have been advised to seek shelter immediately and remain in safe areas until further notice.
However, meteorologists confirmed that the system is not expected to develop into a cyclone.
“There is no possibility of low pressure turning into a cyclone,” said senior meteorologist Bazlur Rashid. “But it will bring heavy rain, which has already begun in some areas and may continue tomorrow.”