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Storm and rain warning in 20 districts of the country, some areas may experience heavy rainfall

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Storm and rain warning in 20 districts of the country, some areas may experience heavy rainfall
The Meteorological Department has said that gusty or stormy winds at speeds of 45 to 60 kilometers per hour may blow over 20 districts of the country, including Dhaka, until Thursday (July 9) afternoon. Due to the possibility of thunderstorms and rain during this time, the river ports in the affected areas have been asked to display cautionary signal number 1.

The Meteorological Department's inland river port warning stated that gusty or stormy winds may temporarily blow from the south or southeast over the regions of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, and Sylhet. There is also a risk of thunderstorms and rain.

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For this reason, river ports in these regions have been instructed to display cautionary signal number 1 from 5 AM to 1 PM.

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Meanwhile, the 48-hour forecast signed by meteorologist A K M Nazmul said that there may be heavy to very heavy rainfall in some places of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions.

According to the forecast, heavy rainfall may be 44 to 88 millimeters, and very heavy rainfall may be more than 88 millimeters.

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The Meteorological Department has advised taking necessary precautions by following the latest information on the situation.

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