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BSS, Dhaka

The well marked low in the north west Bay of Bengal and adjoining area continued to persist there and may intensify further, moving in a north westerly direction.

Under its influence squally weather may affect the maritime ports, met office said in a warning message on Monday.

The maritime ports of Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Mongla have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three.

All fishing boats and trawlers in the north Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast, negotiating the rough sea with caution until further notice, the met warning said. Met office sources said the sultry weather may also prevail over the country under the influence of the well marked low pressure, which formed on Saturday off a low pressure area in the north west Bay.