Met office has warned that thunderstorms accompanied by rain and gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour may occur in eight districts in the country.
In a special bulletin issued on Monday, valid until 1 pm, the met office issued a warning for inland river ports.
According to forecaster Khandaker Hafizur Rahman, temporary gusty or squally winds blowing from the south or southeast at 45 to 60 km/h may sweep over the districts of Jessore, Khulna, Barisal, Patuakhali, Comilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, and Cox’s Bazar. Rain or thundershowers are also likely in these areas.
As a result, river ports in these regions have been advised to hoist cautionary signal number 1.
In a separate bulletin, the met office said that until 6 pm today, all divisions of the country may experience temporary gusty winds with lightning, along with light to moderate rain or thundershowers. There is also a possibility of moderately heavy rainfall in some areas of Khulna, Barisal, and Chattogram divisions.
Additionally, thunderstorms with rain are expected to continue across the country throughout the week.