Storms, rain likely across various parts of country including Dhaka

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast gusty winds of up to 60 kmph and rain or thunderstorms in parts of southern and southeastern part of the country, prompting a No. 1 cautionary signal at river ports in Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Chattogram and Cox's Bazar.

According to the Storm Warning Centre, winds from the south or southeast may reach 45–60 kmph in the affected areas. Chattogram, Barishal and Sylhet divisions, along with other parts of the country, may experience light to moderate rain or thunderstorms, with isolated areas receiving moderately heavy rainfall.

In Dhaka, the sky may remain partly cloudy to temporarily overcast, with light to moderate rain possible and daytime temperatures likely to fall slightly. The capital recorded 1mm of rain in the past 24 hours, while the morning minimum temperature was 28.3°C.

For the next 24 hours until 6pm Wednesday (August 26), rain or thunderstorms are likely in many areas of Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, and in some areas of Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Dhaka divisions.