Dhaka, Apr 29 (V7N)- The Meteorological Department has forecast temporary gusty or squally winds across 16 regions of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, by noon today.

According to the inland river port weather bulletin, winds with speeds ranging from 45 to 60 km/h, accompanied by rain or thundershowers, are likely to blow from the west-northwest direction over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Kushtia, Jashore, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, and Cox's Bazar.

River ports in these areas have been advised to hoist warning signal number 1.

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