River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal 1 as a temporary east or southeasterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many parts of the country, according to the special bulletin Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary east or southeasterly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Mymensingh, Faridpur, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal No 1,” it said.
The warning for Inland River ports to remain valid till 1 am on Friday according to a bulletin.