Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in parts of the country and asked country's four seaports – Chittagong, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra – to hoist local cautionary signal number three.
A low-pressure area has formed over the Southwestern part of Bangladesh and the adjoining area, it said.
“Due to active monsoon, thunderclouds are taking place, and a steep pressure gradient lies over the North Bay. As a result, heavy to very heavy downpours accompanied by gusty or squally winds are expected to sweep over the northern Bay, adjacent coastal areas, and the maritime ports,” it said.
All fishing boats and trawlers operating in the northern Bay have been advised to stay close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.
“Light to moderate rain and thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind are likely at most places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong, and Sylhet divisions and many places over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” it said.
Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country.
