Storms with winds up to 60kph likely to hit 5 regions

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning signal for river ports in five regions as gusty winds and rain are likely to occur there.

The warning was issued in the department’s forecast for the country’s inland river ports, valid until 1:00pm on Thursday.

According to the forecast, Rangpur, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh and Sylhet regions may experience rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds from the south or southeast at speeds of 45 to 60 kilometres per hour.

The department has asked river ports in these areas to hoist warning signal No 1.