BMD forecasts storms in Dhaka, 7 regions
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Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said thunderstorms are likely to occur in Dhaka and storms with 45-60 kilometers per hour may hit seven regions of the country.
According to the weather forecast for the six hours starting from 7 am Wednesday, the sky over Dhaka may remain partly cloudy to temporarily cloudy. Rain or thundershowers may occur. Winds may blow from the south or southeast at 10-15 kilometers per hour, and the day temperature might slightly increase.
At 6 am, the temperature in Dhaka was 27.5 degrees Celsius, with air humidity at 89 percent. The minimum temperature is 27.2 degrees Celsius.
The weather forecast for inland river ports from 5 am to 1 pm added that temporary gusty or squally winds with rain or thunderstorms at 45-60 kilometers per hour from the south or southeast may pass over the regions of Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, and Cox’s Bazar.
River ports in these areas have been advised to hoist cautionary signal number 1.
