Bangladesh issues river port warnings for gusty winds and rain
Meteorological authorities have issued a weather warning for inland river ports across several coastal regions. Sustained winds reaching up to 60 km/h are expected alongside thunderstorms.
On Thursday, September 3, the Department of Meteorology officially issued a weather forecast and warning for inland river ports across multiple regions of the country. The advisory covers specific coastal areas, including Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, and Cox's Bazar. According to the meteorological notification, these specified regions may experience temporary gusty or squally winds accompanied by rain or thunderstorms during the morning and afternoon hours.
The official weather directive outlines that the active weather conditions are expected to impact the designated inland river ports starting early in the morning at 5 AM and continuing through 1 PM on Thursday. During this timeframe, winds are forecasted to blow from the south or south-east direction. Authorities have measured the anticipated wind speeds to reach anywhere from 45 to 60 kilometres per hour within the affected zones.
In response to the potential meteorological hazards, river ports situated in all of the mentioned regions have been formally instructed to hoist warning signal number 1. This cautionary signal is designed to alert vessel operators, local authorities, and residents in Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, and Cox's Bazar to exercise extreme caution while navigating local waterways during the period of heightened winds and thunderstorms.
The dissemination of this weather alert was officially confirmed by meteorologist Kh. Hafizur Rahman. The details regarding the wind speeds, affected geographic areas, and the specific timeframe of the warning were outlined in a formal notification issued specifically for the country's inland river ports by the meteorological department, ensuring that maritime and riverine communities remain informed of the shifting weather patterns on Thursday, September 3.
