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The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a storm alert for Dhaka and 16 other regions, warning of thundershowers, rain and squally winds that could disrupt normal life.
According to a forecast issued on Friday, the sky over the capital is likely to remain cloudy to overcast, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers expected during the period.
Winds in Dhaka may blow from the south or southeast at speeds of 10 to 15 kilometres per hour, while night temperatures are likely to fall slightly.
At 6:00 pm, the temperature in Dhaka was recorded at 27.6 degrees Celsius, with relative humidity at 95 percent. The day’s maximum temperature was 29.2 degrees Celsius, while the minimum was 25.8 degrees Celsius. The capital received 14 millimetres of rainfall during the previous six hours.
The Met Office warned that squall-like winds with speeds of 45 to 60 kilometres per hour could sweep across Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet.
These areas are also likely to experience rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds.
In view of the adverse weather, the BMD has advised river ports in the affected regions to hoist Riverine Cautionary Signal No. 1.