The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast thunderstorms accompanied by gusty winds in six districts by this evening, with wind speeds expected to reach up to 60 km/h.

As a precaution, river ports in the affected areas have been advised to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. 1.

According to the inland river port forecast issued on Tuesday, valid from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., the districts likely to be affected are Faridpur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, and Cumilla.

The forecast said these regions may experience temporary rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally winds blowing from the south or southeast at speeds of 45 to 60 km/h.

The weather office has instructed river ports in the affected districts to display Local Cautionary Signal No. 1 and advised vessels operating in these areas to remain alert.