Rain likely entire day

The entire country including capital Dhaka is likely to experience sporadic rains the whole day today in effect of the depression that formed in the Bay, which has now moved over Bhola and lies as a land depression.

Dhaka received 26mm of rain in three hours starting from 6:00am today, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

Meanwhile, Teknaf experienced the highest rainfall, 117mm, in the country in the last 24 hours till 6:00am today, the Met office said adding that Dhaka received 30mm during the period.

According to a special bulletin of the met office, the depression over north west Bay and adjoining north east Bay moved northeastwards and now lies over Bhola and adjoining area as a land depression at 6:00am today. It is likely to move in a north-northeasterly direction further inland.

Under the influence of the land depression, deep convection is continuing and steep pressure gradient lies over north Bay. Gusty or squally weather will affect the maritime ports, north Bay and adjoining areas of Bangladesh.

Maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No. three.

Under the influence of the depression, the low-lying areas of the coastal districts of Cox’s Bazar, Chittagong, Noakhali, Laxmipur, Feni, Chandpur, Borguna, Bhola, Patuakhali, Barisal, Pirojpur, Jhalakathi, Bagherhat, Khulna, Satkhira and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by wind driven surge of 1-2 feet height above normal astronomical tide.

All fishing boats and trawlers over north Bay have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice.

Source: thedailystar