The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast that gusty winds of up to 60 kilometers per hour may sweep across 14 districts, including Dhaka, by 9:00 am on Tuesday (August 18). Rain or thundershowers are also likely in these areas.

The forecast was issued for the country’s inland river ports, covering the period from 9:00 pm Monday (August 17) to 9:00 am Wednesday.

According to the forecast, temporary gusty or squally winds from the south or southeast, with speeds of 45 to 60 kilometers per hour, may affect Rajshahi, Pabna, Tangail, Dhaka, Faridpur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar.

Rain or thundershowers may occur in these areas during the period.

In view of the weather conditions, the river ports in the affected areas have been advised to display Warning Signal No. 1.