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Bangladesh: Rain likely to usher in chilly weather
Brace for chilly weather and fog, as the weather office has predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours.
"Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Khulna & Dhaka divisions," the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said in a bulletin on Thursday.
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At the same time, the weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Besides, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins of the southern part of the country and light fog may occur elsewhere during midnight to morning.
Night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the bulletin. Trough of low lies over the North Bay, while the seasonal low lies over the South Bay, it said.
The country's lowest temperature was recorded at 8.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia of Rangpur division.
Winter rain lashes Dhaka, more likely on Thursday in parts of Bangladesh
Almost two hours of winter rain swept the capital city on Wednesday compounding a gloomy and chilly weather.
Elsewhere in the country it also rained in the north-eastern region of Srimangal, the met office said.
The weather department recorded 4 mm of rainfall in Dhaka while 11 mm in Srimangal till 6pm today.
READ: Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh
Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur also on Thursday at a few places over Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Mymensingh divisions, said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, said the bulletin.
Besides, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins and adjoining areas and light to moderate fog may occur at places elsewhere over the country during midnight to morning.
Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin added.
According to the Met office, a trough of westerly low lies over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & adjoining area. The Ridge of Sub-continental high extends up to Bihar & adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay, extending its trough to North Bay.
READ: Be ready for light rain & fog
Meanwhile, the country's lowest temperature was recorded at 9.8°C in Tetulia of Rangpur division in the last 24hrs, it added.
Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely in different parts of the country commencing 9 am on Sunday.
“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal and Dhaka divisions and at a few places over Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chattogram divisions,” said a bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
Light to moderate fog is also predicted at places over the country during midnight to morning.
Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may fall by (2-3)°C over the country.
READ: Rain, thundershowers likely in parts of country
Trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal & adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South
Bay, it said.
Country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 11.5 °C in Sitakunda and Srimangal.
READ: Rain, thundershowers likely
Light rain or drizzle likely in 6 divisions
Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) forecast light rain or drizzle in six divisions of the country commencing 9 am on Tuesday.
“Light rain or drizzle is likely at one or two places over Dhaka, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions and the regions of Cumilla and Noakhali,” said a Met office bulletin.
Read: Mild cold wave besieges Bangladesh
Weather may remain mainly dry with cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.
Light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during midnight to morning.
Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C over the country.
Rain, snow fall as California braces for brunt of storm
The Western U.S. is bracing for the brunt of a major winter storm expected to hit Monday, bringing travel headaches, the threat of localized flooding and some relief in an abnormally warm fall.
Light rain and snow fell in Northern California on Sunday, giving residents a taste of what’s to come. The multiday storm could drop more than 8 feet (2.4 meters) of snow on the highest peaks and drench other parts of California as it pushes south and east before moving out midweek.
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“This is a pretty widespread event,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Anna Wanless in Sacramento. “Most of California, if not all, will see some sort of rain and snow.”
The precipitation will bring at least temporary relief to the broader region that’s been gripped by drought caused by climate change. The latest U.S. drought monitor shows parts of Montana, Oregon, California, Nevada and Utah in exceptional drought, which is the worst category.
Most reservoirs that deliver water to states, cities, tribes, farmers and utilities rely on melted snow in the springtime.
The storm this week is typical for this time of the year but notable because it’s the first big snow that is expected to significantly affect travel with ice and snow on the roads, strong wind and limited visibility, Wanless said. Drivers on some mountainous passes on Sunday had to wrap their tires in chains.
Officials urged people to delay travel and stay indoors. Rain could cause minor flooding and rockslides, especially in areas that have been scarred by wildfires, according to the forecast. The San Bernardino County sheriff's department issued evacuation warnings for several areas, citing the potential for flooding. Los Angeles County fire officials urged residents to be aware of the potential for mud flows.
Forecasters also said strong winds accompanying the storm could lead to power outages. Karly Hernandez, a spokesperson for Pacific Gas & Electric, said the utility that covers much of California didn’t have any major outages on Sunday. Crews and equipment are staged across the state to respond quickly if the power goes out, Hernandez said.
Rain fell intermittently across California on Sunday. Andy Naja-Riese, chief executive of the Agricultural Institute of Marin, said farmers markets carried on as usual in San Rafael and San Francisco amid light wind.
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The markets are especially busy this time of year with farmers making jellies, jams and sauces for the holidays, he said. And, he said, rain always is needed in a parched state.
“In many ways, it really is a blessing,” Naja-Riese said.
Lichen Crommett, manager of the San Lorenzo Garden Center in Santa Cruz, California, said customers weren’t deterred by a light sprinkling of rain Sunday morning.
“It’s not like raincoat worthy just yet, but any second it could change,” she said.
A second storm predicted to hit California midweek could deliver almost continuous snow, said Edan Weishahn of the weather service in Reno, which monitors an area straddling the Nevada state line. Donner Summit, one of the highest points on Interstate 80 and a major commerce commuter route, could have major travel disruptions or road closures, Weishahn said.
The weather follows a calm November that was unseasonably warm.
“With this storm coming in, it’s going to be a wakeup call to a lot of folks,” Weishahn said.
Vail Resorts’ three Tahoe-area ski resorts opened with limited offerings over the weekend after crews worked to produce artificial snow. Spokeswoman Sara Roston said the resorts are looking forward to more of the real thing.
“We will assess once the storm comes in, but we do expect to open additional terrain following,” she wrote in an email.
Meanwhile, the Sierra Avalanche Center warned heavy snow and strong winds on top of a weak snowpack could cause large and destructive avalanches. One man died Saturday at a ski resort in the Pacific Northwest when he was caught in an avalanche that temporarily buried five others.
Intermittent showers inundate farms in Bagerhat
Intermittent showers over the past three-four days in the coastal district of Bagerhat have inundated some 739 hectares of farmland, officials said on Tuesday.
"The showers have affected mustard crops across 137 hectares, lentil crops across 193 hectares, winter crops like radish, cabbage, cauliflower and turnip across 35 hectares, and wheat crops across 17 hectares," said Md Azizur Rahman, the deputy director of the agricultural extension department.
Also read: 15,520 hectares of croplands inundated in Kurigram
Besides, boro seed beds across 207 hectares of farmland and Ropa Aman paddy fields across 150 hectares are suspected to have sustained damage due to the showers that began on Saturday, the official said.
Also read: Incessant showers damage lentil, wheat & mustard crops in Narail
From 6am on Monday to 6am on Tuesday, the district received 22.3 mm of rainfall.
Incessant showers damage lentil, wheat & mustard crops in Narail
Incessant showers over the past three-four days have caused widespread damage to lentil, chilli, mustard and wheat crops across 18,632 hectares of farmland in Narail district, authorities said.
"The untimely rain will delay the cultivation of Rabi crops this year in the district, which starts from mid-November and lasts till March," Dipak Kumar Roy, deputy director of Narail Agricultural Extension Department, told UNB.
Also read: Faridpur flood: Over 2000ha cropland submerged for nearly four weeks
The showers have damaged winter crops like radish, cabbage, cauliflower and turnip across 1,045 hectares, mustard crops across 7,730 hectares, lentil crops across 7,545 hectares and wheat crops across 2,100 hectares, according to data.
Besides, boro seed beds across 162 hectares of farmland have also sustained damage in the rain, the Agricultural Extension Department said.
"Wheat, mustard, and lentil crops have sustained the maximum damage in the rain as these are planted across 70 percent of farmland in Narail," said Dipak. "However, the extent of damage could be ascertained only when the showers stop."
Also read: 15,520 hectares of croplands inundated in Kurigram
Tazul Islam, agricultural representative of Narail-2 MP, however, said that the district may lag in crop production this season.
Dhaka Test: Relentless rains make 3rd day play uncertain
Relentless rain caused by depression in the Bay of Bengal made the third day of the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan uncertain.
According to the latest update that came around 12pm on Monday, the teams are yet to leave the hotel for the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
There were only 6.2 overs of cricket on Sunday— the second day of the Test, and the first day was also affected by bad weather.
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If the rain stops, it would take at least an hour to make the field ready to resume the game. Sher-e-Bangla has a modern drainage system in the country. Still, it won’t be possible to prepare the field in less than an hour if the rain stops fully.
When the play paused for the last time, Pakistan were batting at 188 for two in 63.2 overs with both Azhar Ali (52), and Babar Azam (71) hitting a fifty each. For Bangladesh, left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bagged two wickets in the first session of the match on day one.
Earlier, Pakistan won the first match of the series in Chattogram by eight wickets despite some good displays from Liton Das, Mushfiqur Rahim and Taijul Islam. While Liton hit his maiden Test ton, Mushfiqur hit 91, and Taijul bagged seven wickets in an innings.
In contrast, Abid Ali, Shaheen Afridi and Hassan Ali have done well for the tourists to seal the match.
Dhaka Test: Persistent rain ends “nearly” cricketless 2nd day
The first day of the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan was ended early due to bad light, and the second day also had an abrupt end due to persistent rain.
There were only 6.2 overs of play, and in those overs, Pakistan added 22 runs. At the end of the day, Pakistan were at 188 for two in 63.2 overs with Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were not out for 52 and 71 respectively.
Around 3pm on Sunday, the second day of play was called off, a few hours earlier than the regular time.
Read:Dhaka Test: Play of day two delayed by rain
According to the weather forecast, the spectators should not hope for much play tomorrow as well.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in many parts of the country in the next 24 hours, a forecast is attributed to the deep depression over the west-central Bay of Bengal.
There was no play after the tea break of day one as well. When play stopped, Pakistan were batting at 161 for two with Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were unbeaten for 36 and 60 respectively.
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bagged two wickets in the first session of the match.
Earlier, in the first Test in Chattogram, Bangladesh lost by eight wickets.
Read:Shakib writes to BCB to skip NZ tour
This is Bangladesh’s first series in the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. In the previous cycle, Bangladesh played seven matches and lost six of them with only a draw.
Meanwhile, Bangladesh announced an 18-member squad for the New Zealand tour to play two Tests. Shakib Al Hasan is included in the team, but the southpaw applied for leave during the series. The board is yet to respond to his letter.
Dhaka Test: Play of day two delayed by rain
Play of day two of the Dhaka Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan delayed by the rain on Sunday at Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium.
At 11:25 am on Sunday, the match referee declared an early lunch break in Mirpur.
According to the Bangladesh Metrological Department, the weather got bad due to deep depression over the Bay of Bengal.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday predicted rain or thundershowers in many parts of the country in the next 24 hours.
READ: Shakib writes to BCB to skip NZ tour
There was no play after the tea break of day one as well. When play stopped, Pakistan were batting at 161 for two with Azhar Ali and Babar Azam were unbeaten for 36 and 60 respectively.
Bangladesh left-arm spinner Taijul Islam bagged two wickets in the first session of the match.
Earlier, in the first Test in Chattogram, Bangladesh lost by eight wickets.
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This is Bangladesh’s first series in the new cycle of the ICC World Test Championship. In the previous cycle, Bangladesh played seven matches and lost six of them with only a draw.