Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers at one or two places over Chattogram division for the next 24 hours commencing 6am on Monday. “Rain or thunder showers are likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram division and weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country,” said a Met office bulletin. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. Light to moderate rain likely in 24hrs: BMD A low pressure area has formed over the Eastcentral Bay and adjoining North Andaman Sea. It is likely to intensify. The country’s highest temperature was recorded in Feni at 34.5 degree Celsius on Sunday while the lowest temperature 19.0 degree Celsius was recorded in Panchagarh’s Tetulia till 6am on Monday.    

The major rivers in north-eastern Bangladesh are currently receding, a trend expected to continue over 24 hours starting from 9 am on Wednesday (June 12, 2024), according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC). In addition, the Brahmaputra-Jamuna and Ganges-Padma rivers are also experiencing a decline in water levels, which is likely to persist for 48 hours. Flood situation in Sylhet may improve slowly: FFWC Met Office has forecasted medium to heavy rainfall in the northern and adjacent upstream areas of the country over the next 24 to 48 hours. This anticipated rainfall may cause the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers in the northern region to rise during this period. Residents in the affected areas are advised to stay alert and take necessary precautions as the situation develops. Flash floods likely in country’s northeastern districts: FFWC

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.

The night is set to turn a bit colder as temperature across the country may drop slightly over the country, according to the Met Office. The day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said in its forecast commencing from 6pm on Sunday. BMD predicts dry weather across the country over 24 hrs Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the country during midnight to morning, it said. The weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, as per the bulletin. BMD forecasts dry weather across country Meanwhile, light rain or drizzle is likely to occur at one or two places over Sylhet division. The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 11.1 degrees Celsius in  Rangpur's Tetulia on Sunday. Dry weather likely in Dhaka and elsewhere over 72 hours: BMD The seasonal low lies over South Bay, extending its trough to 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

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep local cautionary signal no. 3 hoisted as the monsoon depression over India’s West Bengal-Bihar and adjoining area moved west-northwestwards and now lies over north Chhattisgarh and adjoining area. It is likely to move in a west-northwesterly direction further and weaken gradually into a well-marked low, said a special bulletin of the Met office on Thursday (August 03, 2023). Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 3 Under its influence steep pressure gradient persists over north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Squally weather is likely to continue over north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Maritime ports asked to hoist cautionary signal 3 All fishing boats and trawlers in the north Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice. Maritime ports advised to lower signal

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.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (July 20, 2023) predicted light to moderate rain in Dhaka and seven other divisions over 24 hours, starting at 9 am. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at many places in Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at a few places in Khulna and Barishal divisions; and at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions, with moderately heavy falls at places across the country,” said a met office bulletin. Rain, thundershowers likely across the country A mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna and Chuadanga, and it may continue, the weather forecast said. Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, elsewhere over 24 hours Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged in the country. A low pressure area has formed over the northwest Bay and adjoining area. The axis of the monsoon trough runs through India's Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across the southern part of Bangladesh. Monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and moderate elsewhere over the north Bay. Weather forecast: More rain likely across the country over 72 hours

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.

Rains may continue to drench the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday (July 03, 2023) as monsoon is active in Bangladesh, said the Met office. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and  Sylhet divisions; at many places over Dhaka, Khulna & Barishal divisions and at a few places over Chattogram division with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said a Met office bulletin. N’ganj’s DND area gets waterlogged after heavy rains; no end to sufferings of residents The axis of monsoon trough runs through Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across northern part of Bangladesh. Heavy rains may trigger short-term flood in Sylhet, Sunamganj Monsoon is active over northern part and fairly active elsewhere over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. Incessant rain in Sylhet brings threat of flooding Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, said the bulletin. Country’s highest 305 mm rainfall was recorded in Sylhet in 24 hours till 6am on Monday. Low-lying areas in Sunamganj inundated; 322 mm rainfall recorded in 24 hrs