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Weather alert issued for 18 districts, river ports on alert

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The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for 18 districts, including the capital Dhaka, forecasting thunderstorms and gusty winds before noon on Thursday (May 7).

In its inland river port forecast issued for the period from 5:00am to 1:00pm, the Met Office said temporary rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty or squally winds blowing at speeds of 45-60 kmph may sweep over the regions of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Jashore, Kushtia, Faridpur, Dhaka, Cumilla, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet.

The winds are expected to blow from the west or northwest direction.

River ports in the affected areas have been advised to hoist cautionary signal No. 1.

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