Thunderstorms, gusty winds forecast in 19 districts: BMD

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour are likely to affect 19 districts, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

In a bulletin, the Met office said temporary west or northwesterly winds, ranging between 45 and 60 km/h, may sweep across Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Jashore, Kushtia, Faridpur, Madaripur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram and Sylhet.

River ports in these areas have been advised to hoist cautionary signal number one.

The warning for inland river ports will remain in effect until 6 PM on Saturday, the bulletin added.

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