Light to moderate rain
Met Office advises maritime ports to hoist signal 3
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal number three as gusty or squally weather may affect ports, the North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.
“The low-pressure area over West Bengal and adjoining coastal areas persist,” said a Met Office bulletin on Saturday (June 29, 2024) afternoon.
Weather forecast: Rain expected to continue for 4 days
“Under its influence, deep convection is taking place and steep pressure gradient lies over North Bay,” added the bulletin.
All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.
Meanwhile, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country in 24 hours commencing 6pm today.
Commuters suffer as heavy rain inundates roads in Dhaka
Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
5 months ago
Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, other parts of country
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.
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The weather office recorded the highest 27mm rainfall in Noakhali’s Hatiya upazila.
Monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.
1 year ago
Light to moderate rain likely across country in 24 hours: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in eight divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday (September 11, 2023).
Read: Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions over 24 hours
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Dhaka divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country," said a regular BMD bulletin on Monday.
Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country.
Country’s highest 132 mm rainfall was recorded in Chattogram’s Kutubdia in 24 hours till 6am today.
Read: Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, other divisions
Meanwhile, mild heat wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Rangpur, Nilphamari, Jashore, Chuadanga, Barishal, Patuakhali and Bhola districts and it may abate in some places, said the bulletin.
Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay, added the bulletin.
1 year ago
Weather forecast: Light to moderate rain likely in Dhaka, elsewhere over 24 hours
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in Dhaka and elsewhere in the country over 24 hours (starting from 9 am today) as monsoon is fairly active in Bangladesh.“Light to moderate rain or 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 in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and moderately heavy falls elsewhere over the country," the BMD forecast said.
More rain likely across Bangladesh over 24 hours: BMD's weather forecastDay and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country.
The axis of monsoon trough runs through India's Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal and Assam, crossing the northern part of Bangladesh.
Rains may lash all divisions: BMDOne of its associated troughs extends up to north Bay. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over north Bay.Light to moderate rain may continue in Dhaka, other divisions: BMD’s weather forecast
1 year ago
Light to moderate rain may continue in Dhaka, other divisions: BMD’s weather forecast
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the country as monsoon is active in Bangladesh.
“Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at most places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Dhaka, Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said the Met office.
Rains or thundershowers likely to drench Dhaka, 18 other districts
Day and night temperatures may fall by 1-2°C in the country.
Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over north Bay, the weather report said.
Rains likely in Dhaka, other divisions
1 year ago
Light to moderate rain likely across Bangladesh
More rains are likely to drench Bangladesh in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Sunday, said the weather department.
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at a few places over Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions and at one or two places over Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at isolated places over the country,” said a Met Office bulletin.
Read:More rains to lash Bangladesh in 24 hours
Rainfall activity may increase in next three days.
Day temperature may fall slightly over northern part of the country and may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added.
The weather office recorded the highest 150 mm rainfall in Tetulia of Rangpur division in 24 hours till 6am on Sunday.
Read: Rains to drench Bangladesh in 24 hours
The mercury reached 35.4 degrees Celsius – the highest – in Jashore, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 22.8 degrees in Rajarhat of Rangpur division.
Meanwhile, the axis of monsoon trough runs through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across central part of Bangladesh.
One of its associated troughs extends up to northwest Bay, said the bulletin.
2 years ago
Rain likely in 5 divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate rain and thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind at many places over five divisions in 24 hours from 9 am on Wednesday.
“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at many places over Barishal and Chattogram divisions at a few places over Khulna and Dhaka divisions and at one or two places over Sylhet division, said a Met office bulletin.
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Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere dry over the country.
South-west monsoon has withdrawn from northern part of the country. Monsoon is less active elsewhere over the country and weak to moderate over North Bay. Trough of low lies over North Bay.
Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.
3 years ago
Met office predicts light to moderate rain across country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers in the next 24 hours across the country commencing 9 am on Tuesday.
According to the Met office, “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country.”
Read: Light to moderate rain likely over country
The low over west central Bay and adjoining Northwest Bay off Andhra Pradesh coast now lies over Northwest Bay off Odisha coast.
It is likely to move west-northwestwards. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Punjab, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across southern part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay.
Read: Dhaka can’t take a break from waterlogging; intense rains drown many roads
Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate to strong over North Bay.
Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.
3 years ago
Light to moderate rain likely over country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Sunday forecast light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours until 9 am on Monday.
Read: Dhaka can’t take a break from waterlogging; intense rains drown many roads
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Rajshahi and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” Met office said.
The axis of monsoon trough runs through Rajsthan, Harayana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across central part of Bangladesh.
Read: Heavy rains batter Khulna, cause sufferings
One of its associated trough extends up to North Bay. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.
Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
3 years ago
Light to moderate rain likely
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Monday forecast light to moderate rain in the next 24 hours, commencing at 9 am.
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal , Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country,” said Met office.
Also read: Rain, thundershowers likely
Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Moulvibazar and Khulna and it may abate, said a regular bulletin of the Met office.
Also read: Rain likely in parts of country
Day and night temperatures may fall by 1-3 °C over the country.
3 years ago