19 areas at risk of thunderstorms; river ports hoist signal 1

The Met Office has warned that 19 areas across the country may experience temporary gusty or squally winds of 45-60 km/h with rain or thunderstorms from Tuesday morning to afternoon, and has advised river ports in those areas to hoist local cautionary signal number 1.

The forecast for inland river ports was issued for the period from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm on Tuesday, July 14.

According to the forecast, the affected areas are Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Kushtia, Jashore, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar and Sylhet. Winds from the south or south-east may blow at 45-60 km/h, accompanied by rain or thundershowers.

The Met Office also warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall (44-88 mm and above) may occur in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions until 11:00 am on Tuesday due to active monsoon conditions. This may cause temporary waterlogging in Dhaka city.

Day temperatures may fall slightly while night temperatures remain unchanged.