Rain, thunderstorms forecast in 17 districts

Stormy winds with speeds of 45-60 km/h may sweep across 17 districts by noon today, with temporary rain or thundershowers also likely, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said.

The forecast was issued for the country’s inland river ports for the period from 5am to 1pm on Wednesday (22 July).

The areas likely to experience the strong winds are Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Dhaka, Tangail, Mymensingh, Faridpur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet.

River ports in these areas have been advised to hoist warning signal No. 1.

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Meanwhile, the department’s nationwide forecast issued on Tuesday night said that by 6pm today, temporary light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds may occur in most places of the Barishal and Chattogram divisions and in many places of Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna and Sylhet divisions.

Moderate to very heavy rain may occur at places in the Barishal and Chattogram divisions.

Day and night temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged across the country.