Depression over Northwest Bay

13 Sep 2021 / Bangladesh

The depression over Northwest Bay and adjoining Odisha coast moved west-northwestwards, intensified into a deep depression (lat. 20.5’N, long. 86.8’E) over the same area and was centred at 09 am today (13 September) about 585 km west-southwest of Chattogram port, 585 km west-southwest of Cox's Bazar port, 380 km southwest of Mongla port and 425 km southwest of Payra port. It is likely to move in a west-northwesterly direction further.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 48 kms of the deep depression centre is about 50 kph rising to 60 kph in gusts/squalls. Sea will remain rough near the deep depression centre.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep Hoisted Local Cautionary Signal No Three (R) Three.

Under the influence of the deep depression, low-lying areas of the coastal districts of Satkhira, Khulna, Baghertiat, Jhalokathi, Pirozpur, Borguna, Patuaktiali, Bhola, Barishal, Laxmipur, Chattogram and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by the wind driven surge height of 2-3 feet above normal astronomical tide.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice. They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.

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Source: Bangladesh Meteorological Department Special Weather Bulletin. SL No:02 dated 13 September 2021

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