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At a glance
- Bangladesh is forecast to experience rain across several divisions over the next 24 hours, with varying intensity.
- Light to moderate rain and thundershowers are expected in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, and fewer places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal.
- The country's meteorological department noted that day and night temperatures are likely to rise slightly, while the monsoon remains active.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a forecast predicting widespread rainfall across the country within the next 24 hours. Many areas are expected to receive light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds.
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions.
Specifically, the BMD bulletin indicates that Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions will experience rainfall in numerous locations. Additionally, a few places within the Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions are also likely to see showers. The forecast also warns of the possibility of moderately heavy to heavy rainfall occurring in various parts of the country.
Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall is also likely at places across the country.
Alongside the anticipated precipitation, the weather department anticipates a slight increase in both day and night temperatures nationwide. The current weather patterns are influenced by the monsoon trough, which stretches across a significant portion of the region, indicating that the monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderately active over the north Bay of Bengal.
Day and night temperatures may rise slightly nationwide.
Originally published by Daily Star. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.