River ports have been asked to hoist cautionary signal number one as rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in different parts of the country. The warning for inland river ports will remain valid till 6:00 pm, according to a bulletin issued by Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday (May 31).
"Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet wherein river ports shall hoist cautionary signal no one," the met office bulletin added.
In another BMD bulletin, Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to lower signal as squally weather is unlikely over all maritime ports, the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of the country.
