<div><span style="font-size: 1rem;">Several low-lying areas of coastal districts and their offshore islands and chars are likely to be inundated by tidal surges, the weather department has warned.</span><br></div><div><br></div><div>These districts are Satkhira, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jahalakathi, Pirojpur, Barguna, Patuakhali, Bhola, Barishal, Laxmipur, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni Chattogram, and Cox’s Bazar.</div><div><br></div><div>Meanwhile, the well-marked low over Chhattisgarh and adjoining areas of India have moved westwards to weaken into a low pressure area over Madhya Pradesh and nearby areas.</div><div><br></div><div>Under its influence, steep pressure gradient persists over the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.</div><div><br></div><div>Squally weather may affect the maritime ports, the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, according to the weather department.</div><div><br></div><div>Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have also been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3.</div><div><br></div><div>All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice. - UNB</div><div><br></div><div>bnbd24/fas</div>