United News of Bangladesh

Unseasonal rains have continued across Bangladesh over the past several days, disrupting normal life and prompting questions about the unusual weather pattern. “The rains are continuing because the monsoon axis is passing over Bangladesh this time, The rainfall could continue until mid-October,” Meteorologist Mohammad Shahidul Islam told UNB. He said monsoon typically enters Bangladesh in June and withdraws by mid-October. “This year, its axis is still passing over the country, causing continued showers.” He added that once the monsoon withdraws weather conditions generally turn dry. Regarding how this year’s rainfall compares to previous years, Islam said, “On average, there is no significant difference from last year. Data shows that June saw below-average rainfall, July above average, and August and September normal rainfall, though complete annual figures are not yet available.” According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, total rainfall in October could reach 260 to 270 millimeters, above the normal 167 millimeters. Environment human rights defenders’ protection must be ensured: Rizwana A Met office bulletin also predicted rainfall across the country including the capital Dhaka  over the next five days from Saturady. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across Southern part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and weak to moderate over North Bay, said the bulletin. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna & Barishal divisions and one or two places over Rangpur & Rajshahi divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions,” it said in a forecast for 24 hours from 9am on Saturday. Bangladesh’s monsoon season usually spans the Bengali months of Asharh and Shraban, corresponding roughly to June through September in the Gregorian calendar.

The risk of flood  has increased in various regions of the country due to rising water levels in several rivers following heavy rainfall. According to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC), the Surma, Kushiyara, Manu, Dhalai, Jadukata, and Someshwari rivers are swelling due to moderate to heavy rainfall in the Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions. Flashfloods likely in low-lying areas of 6 divisions: FFWC Low-lying areas in Sunamganj, Netrokona, and Moulvibazar districts are facing risk of being affected by flash floods. In the Brahmaputra-Jamuna river basin, water levels are rising at multiple points, with possibility of further rise in next 5 days. However, water levels remain below the danger mark in all these areas. In the Surma-Kushiyara river basin, water levels of rivers are continuing to rise due to ongoing rainfall and may keep increasing for the next two days. However, a decline is expected afterward, and water is likely to remain below danger levels. In the Rangpur division, water levels of the Teesta, Dharla, and Dudhkumar rivers are also increasing due to rainfall over the past three days. While the rivers are swelling, water levels remain below danger marks. Over the next 24 hours, water levels in rivers of the Chattogram division—including Halda, Muhuri, Feni, Sangu, and Matamuhuri—are expected to remain stable, but a fall is likely within the following two days. Rivers in Dhaka, Barishal and Khuna divisions may swell in 24 hrs: FFWC Meanwhile, the water levels of the Ganges-Padma rivers are showing a declining trend. However, the situation could reverse as rainfall is forecast to increase over the next five days. Despite this, water levels are not expected to cross danger marks.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain in parts of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Saturday as monsoon sets in. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna & Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. Day and night temperature may rise by (1-3)°C over the country, it said. Erosion threatens Daulatdia ferry terminal as monsoon begins The southwest monsoon has set in over Bangladesh and it is currently fairly active across the country and moderate over the North Bay, it said. Besides, the well-marked low over Sherpur and adjoining Meghalaya weakened into a low pressure area and became unimportant. It is likely to move North/Northeastwards further and weaken gradually.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions, at a few places over Dhaka division and at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. Day temperature may rise by (1-2)°C over Khulna, Barishaland  Chattogram divisions and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country. Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Country’s highest temperature was recorded at 34.5 degrees Celsius in Iswardi upazila in Rajshahi on Sunday.    

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rains coupled with thunder showers in parts of the country including Dhaka in 24hrs commencing 9am on Wednesday. “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, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places,” said a Met office bulletin. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Rains, thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh in 5 days: Bangladesh  The country’s maximum temperature was recorded at 35.8 degrees Celsius in Feni on Tuesday while the minimum temperature was recorded at 19.6 degrees Celsius in Panchagarh’s Tetulia on Wednesday. A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.    

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rains  coupled with thunder showers and lightning in parts of the country including Dhaka in 24hrs commencing 9am on Monday. “Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Khulna & Barishal divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. The country’s maximum temperature was recorded in Chattogrtam’s Sitatakunda and Rangamati district at 38 degree Celsius  today.  

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Tuesday. “Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. Besides, a mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Faridpur, Madaripur, Jashore, Noakhali, Feni, Chattogram, Bandarban and Rangamati and it may abate from some places, it added. Rains in Chapainawabganj bring relief to mango growers Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. Meanwhile, the low pressure area over central part of South Bay moved slightly northwestwards and now lies over Southwest Bay and adjoining Southeast Bay at 06 am of Tuesday. It is likely to move northwestwards next 12 hours and thereafter likely to move northwards. A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area.            

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted rains and thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty and squally wind in five day from Saturday Besides, it forecast rains at one or two places over Sylhet division in 24 hours from 9am on Saturday. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, it said. Rains, thundershowers likely in parts of Rangpur division Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Trough of low lies over west Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay.  

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rains or thunder showers over north-eastern part of the country in 5 days from Sunday. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, it said. Rain, thundershowers likely over 8 divisions: BMD Day temperature may rise by (1-2)°C and night temperature may rise slightly over the Country. Trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rainfall or thunder showers in parts of Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in 24 hours from 9 am on Sunday. “Rainfall or thunde showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at one or two places over Chattogram & Sylhet divisions,” said a BMD bulletin. Rains, thundershowers likely in parts of Rangpur division Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise by (1-2)°C over the country. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay.