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State Minister for Disaster Management and Relief Md Mohibur Rahman on Saturday (May 25, 2024) said cyclonic storm 'Remal' is projected to make landfall in the coastal regions of Satkhira in Khulna and Cox’s Bazar in Chattogram by Sunday evening. Almost 4,000 shelter centres have been prepared in the coastal districts,  equipped with adequate dry food, he said while speaking at a press briefing held at the Secretariat. Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) may issue  great danger signal number 10 between 12 am Saturday to 1 am Sunday, said the minister. As Cyclone Remal approaches, tension grips Bagerhat’s coastal areas Currently, the maritime ports have been asked to maintain local cautionary signal no one and No 3 signal will be issued within a few hours, he said. 80,000 volunteers are ready to tackle the situation and all necessary preparations have been taken, said Mohibur Rahman. Cyclone Michaung: Tourist ship operations suspended on Teknaf-St Martin's Island route The State Minister also warned that parts of Satkhira and Cox’s Bazar could be significantly impacted by the cyclonic storm, with a potential 7-10 feet high tidal surge, heavy rainfall, and landslides in the hilly areas of Chattogram.

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.

Amidst the ongoing mild cold wave, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted rainfall in various regions, including Dhaka. Over the next 24 hours – starting from 9 am today (January 17, 2024)– rain is anticipated in Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions. The Met office has highlighted a likelihood of rain in one or two places within these areas. Meanwhile, rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions on Thursday, according to the forecast of BMD. BMD predicts this is how long current cold wave will continue The forecast also includes the possibility of moderate to thick fog covering the country from night through to morning, potentially persisting until noon in some areas. This foggy condition may lead to temporary disruptions in air navigation, inland river transport, and road communication. Wednesday witnessed the country’s lowest temperature at 9.4 degrees Celsius in Bandarban. As the country experiences this cold wave, the weather in other parts of Bangladesh is expected to remain mainly dry, with temporary partly cloudy skies. Temperature fluctuations are also predicted, with the night temperature likely to increase by 1-2 degrees Celsius, and a slight rise in the daytime temperature across the country. As cold weather continues, Dhaka’s air quality still ‘unhealthy’ The prevailing foggy conditions might also contribute to cold day scenarios in various places throughout Bangladesh. Citizens are advised to stay updated with the latest weather reports and plan their activities accordingly.

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.

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.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thundershowers in eight divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday (June 7, 2023). Read more: Dhaka’s air unhealthy for sensitive groups this morning “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Chattogram division and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal & Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. Severe heat wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Dinajpur, Jashore & Syedpur districts and mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal & Sylhet divisions and parts of Rangpur & Rajshahi divisions and the districts of Cumilla, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni & Bandarban and it may continue, it said. Read more: Light rain likely in 3 divisions; heat wave grips parts of country Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C over Chattogram division and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged. The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 40.5 degrees Celsius on Tuesday (June 6, 2023) in Syedpur and Dinajpur and the lowest temperature was recorded on Wednesday at 23.3 degrees Celsius in Bandarban.

The prevailing mild, moderate and severe heatwave may continue for five to six days across the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Due to excessive moister incursion, the discomfort may continue, it said. “A severe heatwave is sweeping Rajshahi and Pabna and it is likely to continue. Besides, a mild to moderate heat wave is lashing Dhaka, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Khulna and Barishal divisions and parts of Rajshahi division and the regions of Chattogram, Rangamati, Cumilla, Chandpur, Noakhali and Bandarban,” according to the morning bulletin of Met office. Read: No improvement in Dhaka’s air quality amid sweltering heat Besides, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. The weather may remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, it added. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, as per the bulletin. Read: Tips to Keep Home Cool in Summer Without AC The weather office recorded the highest rainfall of 14mm in Rangamati in 24 hours till 6 am on Tuesday (June 6, 2023). The highest temperature was recorded at 40.7 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi on Monday, while the lowest temperature was recorded at 23.2 degrees in Bandarban on Tuesday. In the capital the highest temperature was 38.6 degree Celsius on Monday (June 5, 2023).

The mild to moderate heat wave sweeping parts of the country is likely to continue for next four to five days, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Thursday (June 01, 2023). “Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet divisions and Chattogram, Rangamati, Cumilla, Chandpur, Noakhali & Feni districts and it may continue,” said a bulletin of BMD. Weather may remain mainly dry with the temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, having chances of light rain or thundershowers at one or two places over Dhaka, Barishal, Sylhet and Chattogram divisions, it said.  Read more: Dhaka ranks world’s 4th most polluted city this morning Day temperature may rise slightly in Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country in 24 hours  starting from 9 am on Thursday.  The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 24 degrees Celsius in Rangamati and Bandarban on Thursday and the highest temperature was recorded at 40 degrees Celsius in Syedpur on Wednesday. Read more: Unusually early heat wave in Pacific Northwest could break records

Different parts of the country including Dhaka will experience rains or thunder showers in 24 hours from 9am on Saturday (May 27, 2023). “Rains or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal &  Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places over the country,” said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Read more: Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, 5 other divisions Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature was recorded at 35.6 degrees Celsius in Dhaka on Friday  while the lowest temperature was recorded at 21.0 degrees Celsius in Bogura on Saturday.  The weather office recorded the highest 16 mm rainfall in Khulna and Feni districts in 24 hours till 9 am today. Read more: Rain, thundershowers likely in Dhaka, 5 other divisions

Different parts of the country including Dhaka will experience rains or thunder showers in parts of the country in 24 hours from 9am on Saturday (May 20, 2023). “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at many places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions with hails at isolated places over the country,” said a regular bulletin of Met office. A mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Khulna, Satkhira, Chuadanga and Jashore and it may continue. Also read: Rains or thundershowers likely in parts of country; Severe heat wave continues in 6 districts Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Besides, a trough of westerly low over West Bengal and adjoining area. The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 36.9 degrees Celsius in Mongla of Khulna district on Friday (May 19, 2023) while the lowest temperature was recorded at 19.8 degrees Celsius in Mymensingh district on Saturday. Read more: Rains disrupts work day in Dhaka, Met Office predicts more showers.