Bangladesh Meteorological Department
BMD issues landslide alert for CHT amid forecast of heavy rainfall
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that landslides may occur in the Chittagong Hill Tracts (CHT), including Rangamati, over the next 72 hours, beginning Wednesday morning, due to heavy rainfall.
The maritime ports of Chittagong, Mongla and Payra have also been advised to hoist the cautionary signal No-3 during the period, BMD Assistant Meteorologist Afruza Sultana told UNB in the morning.
She also said the local river ports have been asked to show the cautionary signal-1.
The met office forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in the next 120 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday.
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” according to an update from the BMD.
124 shelters opened in Khagrachhari amid landslides risk
Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, reads it.
Bangladesh’s highest 111 millimeters of rainfall was recorded in Khulna district in the last 24 hours till 6am on Wednesday, causing inundation and waterlogging.
The highest temperature 35.8 degree Celsius was recorded in Sylhet over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Tuesday while the lowest temperature 23.3 degrees Celsius was recorded in Bandarban till 6am on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, the low pressure area over Southwestern part of Bangladesh and adjoining area intensified into a Well-Marked low over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Southwestern part of Bangladesh. It is likely to move northwestwards. Its associated trough extends up to North Bay.
4 of a family buried in landslide in Sylhet
The axis of monsoon trough runs through Bihar, centre of the Well-Marked low to Assam across Southern part of Bangladesh. Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over North Bay.
20 days ago
Mild heat wave grips parts of Bangladesh: BMD
Parts of the country are currently experiencing a mild heat wave, which is expected to persist for the next two days starting from Wednesday morning, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
“Moderate heat wave is sweeping over the district of Niphamari and mild heat wave is sweeping over the rest parts of Rangpur division, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna and Sylhet divisions and the districts of Brahmanbaria and Feni and it may abate from some places,” says the BMD.
During the period, day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
The BMD forecast that people will get relief of the heat wave from Saturday as the temperature will decrease somewhat when the monsoon winds become active.
Mild heat wave sweeps parts of country: BMD
But, light to moderate rain or thunder showers with temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over Chattogram division over the next 24 hours starting at 9am on Wednesday.
The highest temperature was recorded 38 degrees Celsius in Dimla of Nilphamari in the last 24 hours till 6pm on Tuesday.
The monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and weak to moderate over North Bay.
27 days ago
Rains likely in parts of Dhaka, 3 other divisions: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rains in parts of the country including in Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday.
Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind are likely at a few places over Chattogram division and at one or two places over Barishal, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions, according to a regular weather bulletin .
Monsoon sets in early in Bangladesh; rains likely across country
The weather may remain mainly dry with temporarily partly cloudy sky elsewhere across the country.
A mild heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Khulna divisions, as well as Feni and Mymensingh districts and it may persist, said the Met Office.
Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country.
29 days ago
Deep depression weakening, heavy rains to continue across Bangladesh
The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land, according to an update of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday morning.
Earlier on Thursday night, the deep depression crossed the West Bengal-Bangladesh coastline and stayed over Satkhira and adjoining area as a land depression.
Under the influence of the depression, heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur in many parts of Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions on Friday.
According to the BMD, heavy rainfall refers to rainfall of 44 to 88 millimetres, while very heavy rainfall occurs above 88 millimetres.
Shahnaz Sultana, meteorologist at the BMD, said that the deep depression is still in the form of a land deep depression and gradually moving from north to northeast.
As a result, rains will occur in various parts of the country Friday. Since the morning, the sky over the capital has been cloudy and amid light rain.
According to the BMD, Dhaka may experience rain throughout the day.
The meteorologist forecast that heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur in many districts of Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Dhaka divisions on Saturday due to the active monsoon winds following a deep depression.
On Tuesday, a low pressure system was created over the Bay of Bengal and the next day it turned into a distinct low pressure.
On Thursday, it first became a depression and then transformed into a deep depression, resulting in rains in the capital and extensive areas of the country.
The highest rainfall was recorded at 168 millimetres in Noakhali's Maijdee Court while Dhaka experienced 86 millimeters of rain on Thursday, causing inundation in parts of Dhaka.
Due to the influence of the depression, ferry services were stopped again on Thursday in various regions of the country amidst heavy rainfall.
Several thousands of people in Bagerhat, Patuakhali, Bhola, Chandpur and other coastal districts have been inundated due to the tidal surge after some dams reportedly collapsed.
1 month ago
Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Friday.
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions,” said a met office update.
Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the BMD.
More rains likely in next five days: BMD
The country’s highest temperature 35.8 degree Celsius was recorded in Kumarkhali of Kushtia over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Thursday while the lowest temperature 22.9 degree Celsius was recorded in Sylhet of till 6am on Friday.
A trough of low lies over West Bengal to North Bay across Southwestern part of Bangladesh. Southwest monsoon has advanced up to Akyab coast of Myanmar and conditions are favourable for further advancement.
A low Pressure area is likely to form over Westcentral and adjoining North Bay of Bengal around 27 May 2025..
1 month ago
Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Friday.
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions,” said a met office update.
Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the BMD.
Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions: BMD
Meanwhile, a m mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Noakhali, Feni, Patuakhali, Cox's Bazar,Lakshmipur and Bandarban and it may abate from some places.
The country’s highest temperature 37.6 degree Celsius was recorded in Satkhira and Jashore over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Thursday while the lowest temperature 22 degree Celsius was recorded in Dimla of Nilphamari till 6am on Friday.
A trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal to North Bay across Southwestern part of Bangladesh.
1 month ago
Rains, thunder showers with lightning forecast in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Tuesday.
“Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka and Khulna divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” said a met office update.
Mentionable, 17 people were killed in lightning strikes across the country on Monday.
Rains likely in all division, including Dhaka, in next 24hr: BMD
Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the BMD.
Meanwhile, Sylhet experienced highest 115 millimeter of rainfall over the past 24 hours till 6am on Tuesday.
The country’s highest temperature 36 degree Celsius was recorded in Khulna’s Koyra and Patuakkhali over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Monday while the lowest temperature 19.4 degree Celsius was recorded in Nilphamari’s Sayedpur till 6am on Monday.
A trough of low lies over West Bengal to North Bay across Southwestern part of Bangladesh.
Lightning strikes kill 11 in six districts
2 months ago
Rains likely in Dhaka, 6 other divisions
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.
3 months ago
Temperature may rise slightly in 24 hrs
Bangladesh Meteorological Department(BMD) has predicted slight rise in temperature over the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Wednesday.
“Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country in 24 hours,” said a Met office bulletin on Wednesday.
Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.
Trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay, it said .
Rain, thundershowers likely over 3 divs, BMD says
Country’s highest temperature was recoded at 35.5 degree Celsius in Rangamati on Tuesday.
3 months ago
Rain, thundershowers likely over 3 divs, BMD says
Rain and thundershowers, accompanied by lightning flashes and temporary gusty winds, are expected to occur at one or two places over the Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Khulna divisions in the coming hours, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department’s latest weather bulletin on Monday.
Rain, thunderstorms expected over 4 divs, says BMD
The weather conditions are likely to bring brief, intense spells of rainfall, with the possibility of lightning. Alongside the showers, temporary gusty winds may also affect these regions, potentially causing disruptions, it said.
Rain, thundershowers likely in 8 divisions: BMD
Day temperature was predicted to rise slightly, while the night temperature was expected to experience a slight decrease across the country, added the bulletin.
3 months ago