Low pressure over Southwest Bay likely to intensify into cyclonic storm

The low-pressure system over Southeast Bay and the adjoining area developed into a well-marked low and then into a depression over the same area, according to a meteorological office bulletin.

It was centered at 6am on Saturday about 1,320 kms south of Chattogram port, 1,245 kms south of Cox's Bazar port, 1,320 kms south of Mongla port, and 1,270 kms south of Payra port.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 44 km of the depression centre is about 40 kph, rising to 50 kph in gusts or squalls. The sea will remain rough near the depression centre.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been advised to hoist distant cautionary signal No. 1.

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