River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 1

River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal No 1 as a temporary south 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 south or southeasterly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Dhaka, Faridpur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet where in river ports shall hoist cautionary signal No 1,” said a special bulletin of BMD.

The warning for Inland River ports to remain valid till 1 am on Friday according to a bulletin.