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A mild to moderate cold wave sweeping across large parts of Bangladesh has begun to affect daily life, agriculture and health, particularly in the northern districts, as temperatures dip and dense fog blankets vast areas of the country. According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a cold wave is currently prevailing over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, as well as the districts of Gopalgonj, Moulvibazar, Cumilla, Feni, Khulna, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia. The situation is likely to persist in the coming days. In its latest bulletin issued on Thursday morning, the Met office said moderate to thick fog may occur over river basins, while light to moderate fog is expected elsewhere during the late night to morning hours. Ongoing cold wave likely to continue till Jan 11 Despite the cold conditions, the weather is forecast to remain dry, with a temporarily partly cloudy sky across the country. Night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged, while day temperatures may rise slightly. The country’s lowest temperature on Thursday was recorded at Srimangal in Sylhet at 7.0 degrees Celsius. Dhaka registered a comparatively milder 12.5 degrees Celsius. Meanwhile, meteorologists are also monitoring a deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal. The system, which intensified from a depression at 6 am on Thursday, is moving west-northwestwards and is likely to cross the Sri Lanka coast. Its associated trough extends up to the North Bay, while a ridge of the sub-continental high pressure system stretches across West Bengal and the adjoining western parts of Bangladesh. Severe Cold in Lalmonirhat From Lalmonirhat, UNB’s correspondent reports that a severe cold wave has gripped the district, accompanied by dense fog and chilling winds, significantly disrupting normal life. The Rajarhat Meteorological Observatory recorded the district’s lowest temperature at 10.3 degrees Celsius at 9 am on Thursday. Subal Chandra Sarkar, acting officer of the Kurigram Rajarhat Meteorological Office, warned that temperatures may fall further in the coming days. Severe cold wave paralyses Chuadanga Heavy fog covering roads and open fields during the early morning hours has slowed traffic, particularly on highways and regional roads. The impact has been especially harsh on daily wage earners, rickshaw pullers and agricultural labourers, many of whom are unable to work, pushing already vulnerable families into financial hardship. Children and elderly people remain the most at risk as cold-related illnesses rise. Local health facilities, including Upazila Health Complexes, have reported an increased number of patients seeking treatment for cold-induced ailments. The cold spell has also posed challenges for farmers. To protect Boro paddy nurseries and winter vegetable fields, cultivators are taking additional precautions. However, the prolonged lack of sunlight caused by dense fog has raised concerns over the potential spread of crop diseases. Read more: Cold and fog bite into Narail’s honey season Residents have urged the authorities to ensure adequate distribution of winter clothing among the poor and vulnerable, warning that the suffering of low-income families could intensify if the cold wave continues.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in eight divisions, including Dhaka, over 24 hours starting from 9 am today (September 17, 2023). “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at a few places over Mymensingh and Khulna divisions; and at one or two places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” it said. Read: Dhaka's air quality 'moderate' this morning Meanwhile, a mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Dhaka, Tangail, Rajshahi, Sirajganj, Rangpur, Panchagarh, Kurigram, Moulvibazar, Jashore and Chuadanga, and it may abate in some places. Daytime temperatures may remain nearly unchanged, and nighttime temperatures may fall slightly across the country. The maximum and minimum temperatures were recorded at 37.5 and 25.2 degrees Celsius in Saidpur and Kutubdia respectively. Read: Monte Rosa glacier loses 60 m of thickness in 10 years The weather office recorded the highest 27mm rainfall in Noakhali’s Hatiya upazila. Monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in eight divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday (September 11, 2023). Read: Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions over 24 hours “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Dhaka divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country," said a regular BMD bulletin on Monday. Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country. Country’s highest 132 mm rainfall was recorded in Chattogram’s Kutubdia in 24 hours till 6am today. Read: Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions Meanwhile, mild heat wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Rangpur, Nilphamari, Jashore, Chuadanga, Barishal, Patuakhali and  Bhola districts and it may abate in some places, said the bulletin. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay,  added the bulletin.

The ongoing mild heat wave in Rajshahi, Pabna, Rangpur, Dinajpur & Nilphamari districts may last for more days, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. It forecast light to moderate rains in different parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday (July 24, 2023). Read: Summer Heatwave: Here’s How to Keep Children Safe “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely  at many places over Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions; at a few places over Rangpur & Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna & Barishal divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over Sylhet & Mymensingh divisions,” said a bulletin of BMD. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Read: Heatwave sweeping Chuadanga with country’s highest temperature The axis of monsoon trough runs through Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, Gangetic WestBengal to Assam across southern part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay. Monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay, said the bulletin.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in Dhaka and other divisions of the country over 24 hours starting from 9 am today (July 05, 2023). “Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at most places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places in Khulna and Barishal divisions; and at a few places in Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country,” said a Met Office bulletin. Read: Light to moderate rains likely in Dhaka, other parts of the country Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged in the country.  The axis of monsoon trough runs through India’s Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across the central part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to north Bay.  Read: Rains may continue in Dhaka, other parts of country Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over north Bay.

Rains may continue to drench the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday (July 03, 2023) as monsoon is active in Bangladesh, said the Met office. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and  Sylhet divisions; at many places over Dhaka, Khulna & Barishal divisions and at a few places over Chattogram division with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said a Met office bulletin. N’ganj’s DND area gets waterlogged after heavy rains; no end to sufferings of residents The axis of monsoon trough runs through Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across northern part of Bangladesh. Heavy rains may trigger short-term flood in Sylhet, Sunamganj Monsoon is active over northern part and fairly active elsewhere over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. Incessant rain in Sylhet brings threat of flooding Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, said the bulletin. Country’s highest 305 mm rainfall was recorded in Sylhet in 24 hours till 6am on Monday. Low-lying areas in Sunamganj inundated; 322 mm rainfall recorded in 24 hrs

More rain is likely across the country over 24 hours, starting from 9 am today (July 02, 2023), as monsoon is active, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at most places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh  and Sylhet divisions; and at many places in Khulna, Dhaka, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said the Met Office. Read: Light to moderate rain may continue in Dhaka, other divisions: BMD’s weather forecast Rainfall may also increase in the next 72 hours, it reads.   Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged in the country. Monsoon is active over the northern part, fairly active elsewhere in Bangladesh, and moderate over north Bay, the weather report says. Read: Weather forecast: Dhaka, other divisions may have light to moderate rain in 24 hours The weather office recorded the highest 124 mm rainfall in Netrokona in 24 hours till 6 am today. The mercury reached 35.5 degree Celsius – the highest – in Jashore, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 23.5 degree in Tangail. Read more: Heavy rainfall likely in 24 hours in 8 divs

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, over 24 hours — starting from 9 am today (June 26, 2023). "Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over southern part of the country," the Met Office said. The highest, 67 mm, rainfall was recorded in Barishal district in the country in 24 hours till 6 am on Monday. Also Read: Maritime ports advised to hoist cautionary signal 3; More rains likely The country may witness more rain over the next 72 hours, BMD also said. Meanwhile, the low-pressure area over northwest Bay and adjoining Odisha-West Bengal coasts in India now lies over north Odisha and adjoining area. Summer Safety Tips for Elderly to Avoid Heat-related Illnesses Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, the weather forecast added. The country’s highest temperature, 36.1 degree Celsius, was recorded in Rangpur on Monday. Summer Heatwave: Here’s How to Keep Children Safe

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, over 24 hours, starting from 9 am today (June 20, 2023). "Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at most places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions; and moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions," the Met Office said. The highest 125 mm rainfall was recorded in Sylhet district in the country in 24 hours till 6 am on Tuesday. Read: Incessant rains trigger fear of flood in Sylhet Rain may continue across the country over the next 72 hours, BMD also said. Meanwhile, a trough of westerly low lies over India's West Bengal to north Bay across the southern part of Bangladesh. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over north Bay, the BMD weather bulletin reads. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country, it added. The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 35.3 degree Celsius on Monday in Rajshahi. Read: Severe heat wave sweeps parts of country; rains likely in Dhaka, other divisions

Bangladesh Metrological Department predicted rains across the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday (June 19, 2023). “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places inRangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions; at many places in Rajshahi, Chattogram and Dhaka divisions and at a few places in Khulna & Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions, “ said a Met office bulletin. Also Read: Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, other divisions over 24 hours, BMD predicts Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay, it added. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Also Read: Lightning kills 3 in Khulna Rainfall may increase across the country over the next 72 hours, it said. The country’s highest 112 mm rainfall was recorded in Sylhet district in 24 hours till 6 am on Monday. Also Read: Lightning kills four in Naogaon