Drizzling under influence of depression, cold may increase

It has been drizzling since Saturday (December 21) morning in the coastal area of Patuakhali under the influence of depression over the Bay of Bengal. The low pressure will intensify and the cold and rain may increase.

Akhter Jahan, in-charge of Patuakhali District Meteorological Office, confirmed the information.

“A gusty wind may blow over the coastal areas. Therefore, all fishing boats and trawlers have been advised to remain closed to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice,” the met official said.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted distant cautionary signal no one as the depression over Westcentral Bay and adjoining area moved northeastwards and now lies over the same area.

It was centered at 6 am on Friday 1200 kms southwest of Payra port, said a Met office bulletin.

It is likely to move north-northeasterly direction further.