Twelve Regions Alerted for Storms and Riverport Danger

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued an internal weather warning, predicting that twelve regions across the country are to experience temporary squalls with wind speeds reaching up to 60 kilometres per hour. This turbulent weather system is expected to bring rain or thundershowers to the affected areas.

Caution Advisory Issued for Inland Riverports

The bulletin, released by the weather office’s Storm Warning Centre, remains active from 5:00 am until 1:00 pm on Wednesday, 10 June. The authorities noted that gusty winds will blow predominantly from the south or south-west at speeds of 45 to 60 km/h, disrupting local waterways.

As a precautionary measure, riverports operating within these twelve specific jurisdictions have been directed to hoist Inland Riverport Warning Signal Number 1. The areas subject to the warning include:

• Rangpur, Dinajpur, and Bogura

• Tangail and Mymensingh

• Khulna, Barishal, and Patuakhali

• Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, and Sylhet

Cloud Cover and Precipitation Forecast for Dhaka

A localized six-hour outlook commencing at 7:00 am on Wednesday indicates that Dhaka and its surrounding districts will experience partly cloudy to temporarily overcast skies. The meteorological office has confirmed that rain or thundershowers remain highly probable during this window.

Winds in the capital are expected to blow from the south or south-east at a gentle pace of 10 to 15 km/h. Despite the overcast conditions and potential rainfall, day temperatures across the capital city are projected to remain steady without any notable fluctuations.

Capital Metrics and Key Meteorological Indicators

According to data compiled by the weather station, the ambient temperature in Dhaka stood at 26.3°C at 6:00 am on Wednesday, alongside a high relative humidity level of 86 per cent. Over the preceding 24-hour period, the capital registered only a trace amount of precipitation.

The comprehensive environmental readings and astronomical timings for the capital are structured below: