The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers, along with temporary gusty winds, to affect most areas in the Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions over the next five days, starting from 9:00 am today.
The Met Office has issued a bulletin indicating that numerous regions within the Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions are anticipated to encounter comparable weather conditions during this timeframe.
The bulletin indicated that the country could experience moderately heavy to hefty rainfall in various locations during this period.
The monsoon trough’s axis runs from Rajasthan through Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and West Bengal, extending to Assam and traversing the northern region of Bangladesh, accompanied by a trough that reaches into the North Bay. The monsoon is presently active across Bangladesh and showing moderate activity over the North Bay, according to reports.
Temperatures during both day and night are expected to experience a slight decline nationwide.
Today, the sunset in Dhaka is anticipated to occur at 6:40 pm, while the sunrise is projected for 5:30 am tomorrow.
The extended five-day outlook indicates that rainfall activity is projected to diminish as the period comes to a close.
Over the past 24 hours leading up to 6:00 am today, Dhaka experienced a significant rainfall of 62 mm. The temperature fluctuated, reaching a maximum of 33.3°C and dipping to a minimum of 25.0°C. Bogura has reported a considerable rainfall measurement of 119 mm, marking the highest level recorded in the area.
The country is expected to see ongoing monsoon activity for August, as indicated by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department in its latest long-range forecast released yesterday. This follows a tumultuous July characterised by frequent rainfall, a series of low-pressure systems, and sporadic heatwaves.
July’s rainfall surpassed the long-term average by 23.5%, indicating the likelihood of yet another wet month ahead. Local authorities are being advised to stay vigilant, particularly in regions susceptible to flooding and in low-lying areas, as the monsoon season remains active.
