Eid-ul-Fitr is set to be celebrated in the country tomorrow (11 April), with a favorable weather forecast contrasting previous years’ experiences of light to moderate rainfall dampening the festivities.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has assured that despite a seasonal low over the South Bay, there is no indication of rain in the weather report.
Meteorologist Manowar Hossain from the BMD stated, “There is no chance of rain anywhere in the country on Eid day [11 April]. Daytime temperature may drop slightly. The weather will largely be dry with partly cloudy skies across most districts.”
He added, “Dhaka residents may experience comfortable temperatures accompanied by cloud cover over the city. The temperature in the districts that have been experiencing mild heat waves can anticipate a drop to moderate levels. Overall, the weather across the country this Eid is expected to be pleasant.”
According to the Met Office’s weather forecast issued at 9 am today (10 April), predominantly dry conditions with partly cloudy skies are expected across the nation.
The mild heatwave prevailing over Chuadanga, Faridpur, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati, and Patuakhali districts may subside in some places.
Daytime and nighttime temperatures are anticipated to remain stable throughout the country.
Today, the highest temperature recorded was 37.8 degrees Celsius in Cox’s Bazar, while the lowest temperature was 18.7 degrees Celsius in Nikli upazila of Kishoreganj.
In Dhaka, the maximum temperature reached 35.2 degrees Celsius, with a slight decrease expected during the night.
No rainfall has been reported across the country today.
The weather office forecasts a subsequent rise in temperatures from Thursday (11 April) evening, expected to persist over the next few days.
