Dhaka, July 14 -- pressure area has formed over the North Bay and adjoining coastal regions of Bangladesh, prompting authorities to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 at four seaports, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Monday.

In a special bulletin issued in the morning, the Met Office said the low pressure has resulted in a steep pressure gradient over the North Bay and its adjacent areas.

As a result, squally weather is likely to affect the maritime ports, coastal areas and offshore islands of Bangladesh.

The BMD has advised the ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla, and Payra to keep local cautionary signal No. 3 hoisted until further notice.

Low pressure area formed over Bay, heavy rains likely

Fishermen ...