Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts light to moderate rain or thundershowers at some places over the country in 24 hours as of 9 am Sunday (Aug 4).

“Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions,” said a met office media release on Aug 3.

Moderately heavy falls may also occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours commencing 9 am Saturday, the release added. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Another met office warning message said, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary south or south-easterly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 kph is likely to occur over the regions of Faridpur, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram and Cox’s bazaar till 6 pm on Saturday.

River ports are advised to hoist cautionary signal number one, the release added.