River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal number 1 as a temporary west or north-westerly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many parts of the country, according to the special bulletin Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
The warning for Inland River ports to remain valid till 1:00 am on Friday, according to a bulletin on Thursday.
“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary West or North-Westerly squalls speed 60-80 KPH is likely to occur over the regions of Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla and Noakhali wherein river ports shall hoist riverine warning signal no two,”
Besides, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary west or north-westerly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 is likely to occur over the regions of Rajshahi, Kushita, Jashore, Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar where in river ports shall hoist cautionary signal No one, it said.
Weather: River ports asked to hoist signal 1
