Thunderstorms are expected in 18 regions of the country by noon
October 5, 20241 Min Read

Jumbangla Desk: The Meteorological Department has said that the storm may blow at a speed of 45 to 60 kilometers per hour over 18 regions of the country including Dhaka.

This information was given in the forecast for the inland river ports of the country from 5 am to 1 pm on Saturday (October 5).

Hourly from south/south-east over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogra, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Jessore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barisal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Comilla, Chittagong, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet regions. There may be temporary gusts of 45 to 60 km, rain with gusty winds, thunder showers.

Besides, the river ports of these areas have been asked to show warning signal number 1.

According to another forecast, in the next 24 hours from 6 pm on Saturday, most places of Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and many places of Rangpur, Dhaka, Khulna, Chittagong and Barisal divisions may experience light to moderate rain with gusty winds and thunder.

Also, moderate to very heavy rainfall may occur in some parts of the country. Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country at this time.