River ports asked to keep hoisting cautionary signal 1

River ports have been asked to keep hoisting cautionary signal number one as rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds are likely to occur in different parts of the country.

The warning for inland river ports will remain valid till 6:00 pm Thursday, according to a bulletin issued by Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

"Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary south or south-easterly gusty or squally wind with speed of 45-60 kph (kilometers per hour) are likely to occur over the regions of Mymensingh, Faridpur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet. River ports in these areas shall hoist cautionary signal number one", the met office bulletin added.