Forecast of Rain Across the Country; Heavy Showers Possible in Some Areas

 

There is a forecast of rain across Bangladesh, with chances of heavy rainfall in some places. By 9:00 AM on Wednesday (August 6), light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds may occur in most places of Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, and at many places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal, and Chattogram divisions. Additionally, some areas across the country may experience moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall.

This information was stated in the weather forecast issued on Tuesday (August 5) by the Storm Warning Centre of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

Synoptic Situation:

The monsoon trough extends from Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal, and northern Bangladesh to Assam. Another extension reaches the north Bay of Bengal. The monsoon is active over Bangladesh and moderate over the north Bay of Bengal.

Detailed Forecasts:

• From 9:00 AM Wednesday (August 6) to 9:00 AM Thursday:
• Most areas in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions and many areas in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions may experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds.
• Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in some parts of the country.
• Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country.
• From 9:00 AM Thursday (August 7) to 9:00 AM Friday:
• Most areas in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barisal divisions and many areas in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions may see similar weather conditions.
• Moderately heavy to very heavy rain is also possible in some areas.
• Day and night temperatures may slightly decrease across the country.
• From 9:00 AM Friday (August 8) to 9:00 AM Saturday:
• Most places in Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, and many places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Mymensingh divisions may experience temporary gusty winds with light to moderate rain or thundershowers.
• Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur in isolated places.
• Day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged.
• On Saturday (August 9):
• Rain is likely at many places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, and at a few places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, and Chattogram divisions.
• Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall is expected in some areas.
• Day temperatures may slightly rise, while night temperatures may remain nearly the same.

Extended Outlook (Next 5 Days):

• The tendency of rainfall may decrease gradually over the extended five-day period.