The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast temporary rain or thunderstorms accompanied by gusty or squally winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour in three regions of the country.
The forecast was issued by the Storm Warning Centre of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department for the period from 5am to 1pm on Wednesday (September 30).
According to the bulletin, gusty or squally winds from the southeast or east may sweep across Noakhali, Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar at speeds of 45 to 60 kilometres per hour.
Temporary rain or thunderstorms may also occur in the three regions during the period, the weather office said.
Due to the possibility of gusty winds and rain, the river ports in Noakhali, Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar have been advised to display local cautionary signal No. 1.
The warning has been issued as a precaution for possible adverse weather and related risks to vessels operating in the affected areas.
