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Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Sunday. “Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions,” said a met office update. Rains, thunder showers with lightning forecast in three divisions in next 24hr: BMD Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the BMD.   The country’s highest temperature 36.6 degree Celsius was recorded in Baghabari of Rajshahi over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Saturday while the lowest temperature 21.5 degree Celsius was recorded in Dimla of Nilphamari till 6am on Sunday. A trough of low lies over West Bengal to North Bay across Southwestern part of Bangladesh.    

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast temporary gusty winds and thunderstorms accompanied by rain in parts of the country. In its weather bulletin issued on Sunday, the department said temporary gusty winds along with lightning and rain or thundershowers are likely to occur in some areas of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. The forecast also mentioned that daytime temperatures across the country may fall by 2°C to 3°C, while nighttime temperatures are expected to drop slightly as well. Rains likely in Mymensingh and Sylhet in next 24hr: BMD Besides, it was noted that an extension of a low-pressure area stretches from West Bengal across the south-western part of Bangladesh to the North Bay of Bengal.      

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm alert for multiple districts, warning of gusty or squally winds and lightning accompanied by rain.  The advisory, released on Monday (21 April) morning, forecasts temporary gusts reaching 45–60 kilometres per hour or more across several parts of the country. Rains likely in Dhaka, other divisions According to the warning, between 8:00 am and the next two to four hours, districts including Rangpur, Dinajpur, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Barguna, Bhola, Feni, Cumilla, Brahmanbaria and Chattogram may experience sudden thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall accompanied by gusty or squally winds. To reduce the risk during lightning, the Met Office has issued several precautionary guidelines.  People are advised to remain indoors during lightning activity and to keep doors and windows securely shut.  Travel should be avoided where possible during this period. The warning also urges citizens not to seek shelter under trees and to avoid lying on concrete floors or leaning against concrete walls during thunderstorms.  Besides, it is recommended to unplug all electrical and electronic devices during such weather conditions. Those in or near waterbodies are advised to move to safety immediately.  The department also warned the public to maintain distance from all conductive materials and to remain indoors during any hailstorms. The Met Office continues to monitor the situation and advises the public to stay alert and follow safety instructions to minimise risks during these adverse weather conditions.    

Intermittent rains since Thursday (May 02, 2024) morning brought respite to Chattogram city dwellers from the scorching heat that has been prevailing across the country for the last several days. Rain and thunderstorm started around 9:30 am in different parts of the Port City. As rain provided relief, many expressed gratitude by posting on their social media profiles. 4 family members among 5 killed in Habiganj road accident Md Abdul Barek, a meteorologist at Patenga Weather Office, said they have recorded one mm of rainfall in the past 24 hours till 9 am on Thursday and city dwellers will likely experience more rains today. Besides, the river ports have been asked to hoist local cautionary signal no 1 and more rains with thunderstorms will likely occur in the district. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Barishal divisions with hails at isolated places. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning Meanwhile, a very severe heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Jashore, Khulna, Chuadanga, Pabna and Rajshahi and severe heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Gopalganj and rest of the Khulna division. A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping elsewhere over the country and it may abate from some places over the eastern part of the country.