The monsoon depression over interior Odisha and adjoining south Jharkhand has moved northwestwards and now lies over south Jharkhand and adjoining Odisha as a land depression.
It is likely to move further west-northwestwards, according to a Met Office bulletin.
A steep pressure gradient persists over the North Bay and adjoining areas. Under its influence, squally weather may affect the maritime ports, the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
The maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep local cautionary signal No. 3 hoisted.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay have been advised to remain in shelter until further notice.