River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal No 1 as rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary south or south-easterly gusty or squally wind are likely to occur in many parts of the country, according to the special bulletin of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary south or south -easterly gusty or squally wind speed (45-60) kph are likely to occur over the regions of Khulna, Barisal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Comilla, Chittagong and Cox’s Bazar, wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal no one (r) one.
The warning for Inland River ports is to remain valid till 1 pm on Saturday, according to a bulletin.