Rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally winds may sweep across eight regions of the country at speeds of up to 60 kilometers per hour. River ports in these areas have been advised to display warning signal No. 1.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department issued the forecast on Tuesday (September 8) for the country’s inland river ports, valid until 9am.

According to the forecast, rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally winds may affect Rangpur, Dinajpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali and Sylhet regions. The winds may blow from the south or southeast at speeds of 45 to 60 kilometers per hour. River ports in these areas have been advised to display warning signal No. 1.

Meanwhile, in its nationwide forecast issued last night, the Meteorological Department said that by 6pm today, some places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions may experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds. Moderate to heavy rainfall may also occur in some parts of the country.

According to the Meteorological Department, day and night temperatures across the country may remain nearly unchanged.