Five regions of Bangladesh may experience rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds of up to 60 kilometres per hour by 1:00PM on Wednesday (October 14), according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
The regions are Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali and Chattogram, where temporary gusty winds from the west or northwest may reach speeds of 45 to 60 kilometres per hour.
In a special weather forecast issued for the country's inland river ports, the BMD advised the ports in these areas to hoist cautionary signal No. 1.
The forecast was signed by meteorologist Md Abdul Hamid Mia and remains in effect until 1:00PM on Wednesday (October 14).
-EM