River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal no-1

River ports have been asked to hoist cautionary signal number one as rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary west/northwesterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in different parts of the country.

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

"Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary west/north-westerly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Rangpur, Mymensingh, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox'sbazar and Sylhet wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal number one," the Met office bulletin said.