The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep local cautionary signal No. 3 hoisted as a well‑marked low has weakened and now lies over southeast Jharkhand and adjoining areas.
A steep pressure gradient persists over the North Bay and adjoining areas, according to a special Met Office bulletin. Under its influence, squally weather may affect the ports, the North Bay and coastal regions.
Fishing boats and trawlers have been told to stay close to shore and proceed with caution until further notice.
Meanwhile, the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre said low‑lying areas in three northern districts could face temporary flooding over the next 72 hours as river levels rise amid continued rainfall.
The Kushiyara River is already flowing above danger level at Fenchuganj in Sylhet, according to a Bangladesh Water Development Board forecast issued Friday.
The Teesta rose in the past 24 hours, while the Dharla and Dudhkumar fell. Water levels could rise over the next three days, with the Teesta potentially nearing warning level at points in Nilphamari, Lalmonirhat and Rangpur, threatening nearby low‑lying areas.
In the east and southeast, the Matamuhuri rose in the last 24 hours, while the Gomti, Muhuri, Selonia, Feni, Halda and Sangu fell. The water level of these rivers may rise again over the next three days.
