A storm with a maximum speed of 80 kmph is likely to blow over four regions of the country by 1 pm. Along with that, there may be rain or rain with thunder, said the Meteorological Department. This information was given in the weather forecast for the inland river ports of the country from 5 am to 1 pm on Friday.

Meteorologist Kho. According to the notification signed by Hafizur Rahman, gusty or gale force winds may blow over Rangpur, Dinajpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet regions from the west or north-west at a speed of 60 to 80 kilometers per hour. There may be rain or thundershowers at the same time. As a result, the river ports of these areas have been asked to show the naval warning signal number 2.

Besides, gusty or gale force winds may blow over Bogra, Tangail, Khulna, Faridpur, Dhaka, Barisal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Comilla and Chittagong regions from the same direction at a speed of 45 to 60 km per hour temporarily. At this time there may be rain or thunder. The river ports in these areas have been asked to display warning signal number 1.

Meanwhile, according to another notification of the Meteorological Office, till evening in many places of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions; Some places of Dhaka and Chittagong divisions and a couple of places of Khulna and Barisal divisions may experience temporary rain with gusty winds or rain with thunder. Also moderate to heavy rain may occur at some places. This trend of rainfall is likely to continue.