Southwest monsoon to reach Cox's Bazar coast within 48 hours, bringing increased rainfall nationwide

Bangladesh is bracing for increased rainfall as the southwest monsoon makes further inroads into the country. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts that the monsoon will reach the Cox's Bazar coast within the next 48 hours. Light to moderate rain and thunderstorms, accompanied by gusty winds and lightning, are expected across various regions over the next five days, with heavier falls anticipated in some areas.

The ongoing heatwave, which has affected Rajshahi, Khulna, and Barishal divisions, along with several districts including Dhaka, may begin to ease as rainfall intensifies. While day and night temperatures are expected to fall slightly, increased humidity could lead to persistent discomfort. Meteorologists predict more widespread rainfall from June 6 to June 7, particularly in the Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet, Dhaka, and Mymensingh divisions, with some areas experiencing moderately heavy to heavy downpours.

Further scattered rainfall is forecast for June 8, mainly in the southern and eastern parts of the country. By June 9, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions are expected to receive light to moderate showers, with some areas potentially seeing moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall. Other divisions will also experience rain on this day. Towards the end of the forecast period, meteorologists anticipate a slight rise in day and night temperatures, even as significant rainfall activity continues.