The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Dhaka

The Orissa coast crossing monsoon deep depression crossed Orissa coast of India near Paradwip by early yesterday morning and now lies over Orissa and adjoining area as a land depression, a met office press release said.

It is likely to move in a north-northwesterly direction further inland and weaken gradually by giving precipitation. Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over North Bay squally weather may affect the maritime ports.

Maritime ports of Chitagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to lower local warning signal no. four but instead hoist local cautionary signal no. three.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice, the met office added.