The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain or thundershowers across the country for the next 24 hours, starting from 9 am on Wednesday.
According to a BMD bulletin, “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely at most places over the Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, and at many places over the Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions, with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions.”
The country’s highest rainfall of 199 mm was recorded in Netrakona in the 24 hours leading up to 6 am on Wednesday.
Additionally, a mild heatwave is affecting the Madaripur, Pabna, Khulna, Jashore, and Chuadanga districts, though it may subside in some areas, the bulletin stated.
Daytime temperatures may decrease slightly, while nighttime temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country. Due to high moisture content, discomfort may persist.
Meanwhile, a trough of low pressure extends from West Bengal to the Northwest Bay. The monsoon is active over Bangladesh and moderate over the North Bay.
The monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate elsewhere over the North Bay.
