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Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in six divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Tuesday. “Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka and Chattogram divisions,” said a met office update. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, according to the BMD. Rains likely in all division, including Dhaka in next 24hr: BMD Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, reads it. The country’s highest temperature 35.5 degree Celsius was recorded in Rajshahi over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Monday while the lowest temperature 21.2 degree Celsius was recorded in Bandarban till 6am on Tuesday. A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Light rain and thundershowers, along with temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes, are forecasted to occur in isolated areas of Dhaka, Khulna, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions in the coming hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s (BMD) latest weather bulletin on Tuesday. Mild heat wave sweeps across several dists, BMD says While these weather conditions may affect specific regions, the rest of the country is expected to experience mainly dry weather, with a partly cloudy sky at times, it said. Dhaka air quality ‘unhealthy’ Tuesday morning As for the temperature, day temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged, while night temperatures are predicted to dip slightly across the country, it adeed.

The prevailing heat wave condition is likely to continue over the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Besides, a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Dhaka, Rangpur and Barishal divisions, rest part of Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and the district of Moulvibazar and it may continue, said a regular bulletin of the Met office. Dhaka’s air quality remains ‘unhealthy’ amid heat wave “The heat wave that has been going on will continue and remain unchanged but in some places the temperature may fall due to rainfall activity but there will be no impact of it in the other areas where there is no rainfall activity” Hafizur Rahman, a meteorologist told UNB. Meanwhile, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. No respite from air pollution during Eid holiday: Dhaka’s air quality 2nd worst in the world this morning Due to the increase of moisture incursion, the discomfort may increase, it said. Meanwhile, a trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

A severe heat wave is scorching the districts of Chuadanga and Bagerhat while a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, parts of Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, according to weather office. The severity may ease in some other places, said a met office bulletin. Heatwave sweeps over 8 divisions as temperatures soar Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places, said a regular bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Dhaka’s air continues to be ‘unhealthy’, 4th most polluted in the world this morning Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country

Six divisions including Dhaka have been experiencing mild to moderate heat wave and it may continue for next five days commencing Monday (April 15, 2024), according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Country’s highest temperature was recorded in Rangamati at 40 degree Celsius on Sunday. “Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram,  Sylhet divisions and  Rangpur & Nilphamari districts  and it may continue,” said a Met office bulletin. Dhaka’s air 2nd worst in the world this morning Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday. Trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay. The Met office also forecast rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind at one or two places in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places in 24 hours from 9am on Tuesday. Dhaka’s air quality 5th worst in the world this morning Besides, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram  and Sylhet divisions may experience rains or thunder showers in 24 hours from 9am on Wednesday, it said.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts varied weather patterns across the country, with rain or thundershowers expected in several divisions, including Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barishal, and Chattogram. As per the latest bulletin from the BMD, “Rain or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Khulna and Dhaka divisions, with occasional showers predicted in Rajshahi, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions.” In other parts of Bangladesh, the weather is set to remain predominantly dry, albeit with partly cloudy skies. Weather forecast: Light rain in Ctg, Barishal divisions, fog disruptions across country, BMD says The report also warns of moderate to thick fog formation over river basins, with lighter fog likely in other areas. This foggy condition, particularly dense near rivers, may temporarily disrupt inland river transport from late night until morning. Temperature fluctuations are also on the horizon, with a slight increase in night temperatures and a minor decrease in daytime temperatures expected nationwide. From Chuadanga, UNB’s correspondent reports that the district town has been experiencing light rainfall since Tuesday night. The local Chuadanga Weather Observatory Centre, under the supervision of Officer-in-Charge Jaminur Rahman, recorded 3 mm of rainfall by 6 am on Wednesday. Additionally, a slight rise in temperature was observed, with the mercury hitting 15.3 degrees Celsius early this morning. The forecast suggests continued rainfall in Chuadanga and surrounding areas until Friday, indicating a wet end to the week for the residents. Weather forecast: Fog across the country with light rain in Ctg, BMD says END/UNB/Corr/MAS/KW

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted a dynamic weather pattern for the coming 72 hours, starting at 9 am today (January 18, 2024), impacting various regions of the country including Dhaka. According to a recent BMD bulletin, “Rain or thundershowers are expected in several areas, with Khulna and Barishal divisions likely to experience scattered showers. Isolated rain or thundershowers may occur in Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Chattogram divisions. Meanwhile, other regions can expect mainly dry conditions with temporary partly cloudy skies.” The bulletin also warns of moderate to thick fog affecting many areas from midnight to morning. A mild cold wave is currently sweeping through the Rangpur division, as well as the districts of Kishoreganj and Noagaon, with potential to persist. Dinajpur recorded the country’s lowest temperature today at 8 degrees Celsius. Double Trouble: Cold wave and heavy rains disrupt life in Chuadanga Transport sectors, including air navigation, inland river transport, and road communication, face potential disruptions due to foggy conditions. Temperatures are expected to fall slightly in the north-northeastern regions, while remaining relatively stable in other parts of Bangladesh. Furthermore, the BMD anticipates “cold day conditions” in certain areas, highlighting the need for residents to prepare for a range of weather scenarios. Kurigram farmers worried as cold wave and dense fog threaten seedbeds

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.

Due to active monsoon, six divisions including Dhaka, may experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers over 24 hours, starting from 9 am today (August 13, 2023). “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at most places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places in Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country,” said a regular bulletin of the Met Office. Read: Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, elsewhere over 24 hours Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature was recorded at 35 degree Celsius in Pabna’s Ishwardi while the lowest temperature was recorded at 24 degree Celsius in Cox’s Bazar’s Kutubdia in the country. The weather office recorded the highest 126mm rainfall in Kurigram’s Rajarhat upazila. Read: Weather forecast: Bangladesh may see less rain over 72 hours, says BMD The axis of monsoon trough runs through India’s Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across the northern part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay. Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. Read more: Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain could continue in Dhaka, elsewhere in Bangladesh

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.