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It is likely to move West-Northwestwards and cross North Odisha coast during next 24 hours. Under its influence squally weather may affect the Maritime Ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Maximum sustained wind speed within 44 km of the Depression centre is about 40 kph rising to 50 kph in gusts/squalls.</cap:description><cap:instruction>Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three (3). 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