The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The well-marked low over west-central bay and adjoining northwest bay off north Andhra-Orrisa coast intensified into a depression over the same area.

It was centered at 9 AM yesterday about 715 kms southwest of Chitagong Port, 660 kms southwest of Cox's Bazar Port and 585 kms south-southwest of Mongla Port (near Lat 17.5 degrees N and Long 87.5 degrees E.), a Met Office bulletin said.

It is likely to intensify further and move in a northwesterly direction. Under its influence, steep pressure gradient lies over north bay. Squally weather may affect the maritime ports.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 44 kms of the depression center is about 40 kph rising to 50 kph in gusts/squalls. Sea will remain moderate. Maritime ports of Chitagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three (rpt) three.