The Meteorological Department has forecast a storm with a speed of 60 kmph over 17 districts of the country. At the same time, the river ports of these areas have been asked to show warning signal number 1.
This information was given in the special weather forecast for inland river ports till 9 am on Wednesday (July 3).
It said that over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Mymensingh, Tangail, Dhaka, Faridpur, Jashore, Kushtia, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet regions, 45-45 per hour from south or southeast direction. The storm may accompany temporary rain or thunderstorms with gust wind at a speed of 60 km/h.
Meanwhile, there is a possibility of rain on Wednesday as well. On that day also light to moderate rain or thunder with gusty winds may occur in most places of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Also, there may be moderate to very heavy rains in some parts of the country. However, day and night temperatures may remain unchanged.