River ports asked to hoist cautionary signal No 1

Signal number 1

Dhaka, Apr 18 - River ports in some regions have been asked to hoist cautionary signal 1 as a temporary west or northwesterly gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in many parts of the country, according to the special bulletin Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary west or north-westerly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Rangpur, Mymensingh, Cumilla and Sylhet wherein riverports shall hoist cautionary signal No 1,” it said.

The warning for Inland River ports to remain valid till 1 pm on Saturday, according to a bulletin. - UNB