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Drizzle brings cheer to Faridpur & Patuakhali as Asani weakens
Residents of Faridpur and Patuakhali woke up to a wet spell on Wednesday morning, as Asani weakened into a cyclonic storm and triggered intermittent overnight drizzle.
The first drops of rain in the two districts came with a cool breeze, bringing the much-needed reprieve to the residents from the sizzling summer heat.
Surujul Amin, in-charge of the Faridpur weather office, said the partly cloudy sky in the morning and the drizzle were due to Asani weakening into a cyclonic storm.
The local Met office has recorded 51.2mm of rainfall activities in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning, he said. “It will continue for two more days.”
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In Faridpur district town, many people preferred to stay indoors due to the drizzle and enjoy the pleasant weather. Traffic was less on the roads, as a result.
Deputy director of Faridpur department of agriculture extension (DAE), said, "If the light showers continue for two more days, then the litchi growers and onion farmers may face massive crop damage."
UNB Patuakhali correspondent reports: Rahat Hossain, a meteorologist with the Patuakhali weather office, said, “Light to moderate showers are likely to continue for two more days in the district.”
Besides, the residents of coastal areas of the district are likely to witness a tidal wave after two days of rainfall activities. However it will depend on the effect of ‘Asani’.
Meanwhile, the movement of small ferries on 18 internal routes of Patuakhali has been suspended due to the inclement weather.
Asani, the severe cyclonic storm in the Bay of Bengal, moved west-northwestwards in the west central Bay and adjoining areas this morning and weakened into a cyclonic storm.
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It was centred over the west-central Bay off Andhra coast, about 1,335 kms southwest of Chattogram port, 1,310 kms southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 1,150 kms southwest of Mongla port and 1,180 kms southwest of Payra port around 6am, the Met office said.
It is likely to move in a northwesterly or northerly direction and weaken gradually into a deep depression in the next 24 hours, according to the Met office special bulletin.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 54 kms of the cyclone centre is about 62 kmph rising to 88 kmph in gusts or squalls. Sea will remain very rough near the cyclone zone.
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist distant warning signal number 2 to warn ships living the ports of a depression at the sea.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the north Bay and in the deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution. They have also been advised not to venture into the deep sea.
Rain interrupts Sri Lanka’s preparation for Bangladesh Tests
Ahead of the two-match Test series against Bangladesh, Sri Lanka got a two-day practice match at BKSP. But the most part of the first day of this match was washed away due to persistent rain.
The umpires called off the day after 8.3 overs. Sri Lanka were batting at 14 for one Asitha Fernando and Kusal Mendis were at the crease for 7 and 5 respectively.
Mukidul Islam bagged the only wicket that Sri Lanka have lost so far.
According to the Met office forecast, the rain will continue on Wednesday and it’s unlikely for Sri Lanka to have an ideal practice match.
The first Test of the series is scheduled to begin on May 15 in Chattogram. The Bangladesh team is already in the port city and they are gearing up for the series.
The second Test of the series will be played in Dhaka from May 23.
Both of these matches are parts of the ongoing cycle of the ICC World Test Championship.
Bangladesh played six matches in this event so far and won only a match against New Zealand earlier this year. However, they failed to continue on a good run in South Africa, where they suffered two big defeats to the hosts despite showing some decent cricket in the ODI series.
Critics say that Bangladesh’s win over New Zealand early this year was a fluke affair. The onus is now on the Tigers to prove them wrong in the upcoming series against a familiar opponent.
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While Bangladesh lost their last series to South Africa, Sri Lanka lost their last to India. So the upcoming series is a great chance for both teams to regain their confidence and get back to the winning streak.
Upon their arrival, Sri Lanka’s assistant coach Naveed Nawaz said that this series is going to be a tough one for them. But he also said that his team is upbeat to pose a strong challenge to the hosts as a few members of their team have recently played in Dhaka which will surely help them to perform well.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh’s biggest concern is the form of the batters like Mominul Haque and Mushfiuqr Rahim.
Mominul failed to reach a double-digit total in his last five Test innings while Mushfiqur, one of the mainstays of Bangladesh in all formats of the international cricket, scored only a fifty in his last eight innings with a duck and four single-digit scores.
Bangladesh will miss the service of Taskin Ahmed and Mehidy Hasan Miraz in the first Test as both of them are suffering from different injuries. To replace Taskin, BCB called up two uncapped pacers and to replace Mehidy, Nayeem Hasan got a recall.
Brace for showers with intense lightning: Met Office
Showers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur across the country in the next 24 hours as the Cyclonic Storm “Asani” over Southeast Bay and adjoining South Andaman Sea moves Northwestwards.
According to Met Office, “Showers are likely to occur at many places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at a few places over Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions along with one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, & Dhaka divisions.”
Meanwhile a mild Heat Wave is sweeping over Sylhet division and the districts of Madaripur, Rangamati, Cumilla, M. Court, Feni, Khulna and Jashore and it may abate from some places, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department in a bulletin.
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It said day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
In an extended outlook for the next three days BMD said “Thundershowers activity may increase”.
The cyclone was centered at noon on Sunday about 1205 Kms South-Southwest of Chattogram port, 1125 kms South-Southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 1185 kms South of Mongla port and 1145 kms South of Payra port, said a Met office bulletin .
It is likely to intensify further and move in a Northwesterly direction, it said.
Maximum sustained wind speed within 54 Kms of the cyclonic storm centre is about 62 Kph rising to 88 Kph in gusts or squalls.
Sea will remain very rough near the cyclonic center.
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Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to hoist distant warning signal No 2.
All fishing boats and trawlers over the North Bay and deep sea have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution.
They are also advised not to venture into the deep sea.
Rain or thundershowers likely in parts of country: Met office
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers in eight divisions of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am.
“Rain or thundershowers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions,” said a Met office bulletin.
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Trough of westerly low lies over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.
Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country.
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Bangladesh: Brace for showers in 24 hours
Brace for showers in the next 24 hours, as the weatherman has predicted the formation of a low pressure area over the Andaman Sea.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, rain or thunder showers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.
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Day temperature may rise by 1-3 degrees and night temperature may rise by 1-2 degrees over the country, its weather bulletin said.
The maximum rainfall in the country was recorded at 69 mm in Kumarkhali upazila of Khulna.
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Rain likely to dampen Eid celebrations
Bangladesh Metorological Department forecast rain in different areas across the country on the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, the biggest religious festival of Muslims.
“ On Tuesday, the day of Eid-ul-Fitr, showers are likely to occur more or less everywhere across the country ,” said Hafizur Rahman, a meteorologist of Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
In the next 24 hours rain or thundershowers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places, said BMD in a bulletin.
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BMD forecast says day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country during the time.
The maximum temperature in the country was recorded at 36.6 °C at Mongla on Sunday.
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Rain, hailstorm likely in parts of country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday forecast rain or thunder showers in different parts of the country including Dhaka in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am.
“Rain/thunder showers accompanied by intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty/squally wind is likely at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin.
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Rain may occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places, it added.
Mild heat waves are sweeping over different parts of the country including Tangail, Gopalgonj, Faridpur, Madaripur, Rangamati, Rajshahi & Pabna.
Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain unchanged over the country.
Nor’wester to hit parts of country in next 24hrs
Nor’westers may sweep over several districts of the country in the next 24 hours, said the weather office on Friday.
Riverine ports of the country are asked to hoist local cautionary signal No 2.
Rain or thunder showers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Khulna divisions and the region of Cumilla, according to Met office bulletin.
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Around 60-80km/hr squally wind may sweep over Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet, said AKM Nazmul Hoque, a meteorologist at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Besides, the storm with 45-60km/hr squally wind is about to hit Jashore, Kushtia, Faridpur, Madaripur, Khulna, Barishal and Cumilla, he added.
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.
Generally, heatwaves lead to nor’westers, thunderstorms, and rains, said the meteorologist
Meanwhile, a mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Tangail, Gopalgonj, Faridpur, Madaripur, Rangamati, Rajshahi and Pabna and it may continue, reads the bulletin.
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Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added.
The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while the minimum temperature was 23.4 degrees at Tetulia in Rangpur division, according to the bulletin.
The trough of westerly low lies over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.
Mild to moderate heat wave likely to spread across the country
The Met Office has asked the public to brace for hot weather ahead as a mild to moderate heat wave sweeping over Khulna division and the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Gopalganj and Patuakhali may continue and spread.
“Day temperature may rise by 1-2°C and night temperature may rise slightly over the country in next 24 hours," said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) commencing 6 pm on Saturday.
In subsequent two days, day and night temperature may rise, said BMD in an extended outlook.
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However, rain or thunder showers with intense lightning flashes accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Sylhet, Chattogram and Rangpur divisions with hail at isolated places, said the forecast.
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, it said.
The maximum temperature was recorded at 39.5 °C today in Chuadanga.
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Nor’wester lashes Dhaka triggering sufferings for Eid shoppers
An afternoon nor’wester swept the capital city on Friday compounding sufferings for the Eid shoppers.
The Met Office recorded 33.40mm of rainfall between 3.00pm and 4.30pm in Dhaka city.
Till 6pm, 37mm rainfall was recorded in the capital.
The windspeed was recorded at 83km per hour in the capital during the nor'wester.
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