The Department of Meteorology has instructed four of the country’s sea ports to display a Signal No. 3 alert. The agency has warned of the possibility of strong winds blowing over the northern Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh’s coastal areas, and the sea ports.
The latest update on the weather situation was provided on the morning of Wednesday, 20 August.
According to the report, active seasonal winds continue to generate cloud formations over the northern Bay of Bengal.
As a result, gusty or stormy winds may affect the northern Bay of Bengal, Bangladesh’s coastal regions, and the sea ports.
Sea Ports Under Signal No. 3 Alert
| Sea Port | Alert Level | Advisory |
| Chattogram | No. 3 | Exercise caution; maintain vigilance for strong winds |
| Cox’s Bazar | No. 3 | Exercise caution; maintain vigilance for strong winds |
| Mongla | No. 3 | Exercise caution; maintain vigilance for strong winds |
| Payra | No. 3 | Exercise caution; maintain vigilance for strong winds |
Additionally, the Department has instructed fishing boats and trawlers currently in the northern Bay of Bengal to remain close to the coast and navigate cautiously until further directives are issued.
