River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal no 1 as a temporary west or northwesterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many parts of the country, according to the special bulletin Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
“In association with rain or thunder showers temporary west or northwesterly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar & Sylhet wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal No 1,” said a special bulletin of Met office.
The warning for Inland River ports to remain valid till 1 am on May 11, according to a bulletin.