Bangladesh’s maritime ports are keeping a No. 3 warning signal in place as a land depression over the region continues to lose strength, according to a report by bdnews24.com published on Friday.
The news outlet said the depression is weakening but still poses enough of a threat to keep the cautionary signal active at all four sea ports. The development follows earlier alerts that had prompted the ports to raise their warning levels in response to the system.
The weakening land depression is part of a broader weather pattern affecting the country, bdnews24.com reports. Separate coverage from Prothom Alo noted a well-marked low-pressure area over the sea, with questions raised about how many days rain would continue in the capital, Dhaka. The Jugantor newspaper also reported that the low-pressure system had led authorities to issue the No. 3 warning signal for the four sea ports.
In addition, bd-pratidin.com said there was a risk of squalls with winds up to 60 kilometers per hour in ten districts by midday, prompting a warning. The Daily Nayadiganta added that thunderstorms could hit Dhaka by evening.
The combination of these reports points to a weather system that, while weakening, is still delivering heavy rain and gusty winds across parts of Bangladesh. The No. 3 signal, which indicates potential danger from a storm, remains in effect as a precaution for maritime activities.
What to watch next: whether the depression dissipates fully or regains strength, and whether port authorities lower the signal in the coming hours.
