Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that 17 districts may face storms with wind speeds of up to 60 kilometres per hour by Wednesday evening.
The alert affects internal river ports in the regions, which have been advised to hoist Cautionary Signal No. 1.
According to the BMD bulletin, valid from 9am to 6pm on Wednesday, temporary gusty or squally winds from the south and south-west are expected across Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Faridpur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and Sylhet.
Wind speeds are forecast to reach between 45 and 60 km/h, potentially accompanied by rain or thunder showers. Authorities have urged residents and mariners to exercise caution and take necessary precautions.
