United News of Bangladesh

Unseasonal rains have continued across Bangladesh over the past several days, disrupting normal life and prompting questions about the unusual weather pattern. “The rains are continuing because the monsoon axis is passing over Bangladesh this time, The rainfall could continue until mid-October,” Meteorologist Mohammad Shahidul Islam told UNB. He said monsoon typically enters Bangladesh in June and withdraws by mid-October. “This year, its axis is still passing over the country, causing continued showers.” He added that once the monsoon withdraws weather conditions generally turn dry. Regarding how this year’s rainfall compares to previous years, Islam said, “On average, there is no significant difference from last year. Data shows that June saw below-average rainfall, July above average, and August and September normal rainfall, though complete annual figures are not yet available.” According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, total rainfall in October could reach 260 to 270 millimeters, above the normal 167 millimeters. Environment human rights defenders’ protection must be ensured: Rizwana A Met office bulletin also predicted rainfall across the country including the capital Dhaka  over the next five days from Saturady. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across Southern part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and weak to moderate over North Bay, said the bulletin. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna & Barishal divisions and one or two places over Rangpur & Rajshahi divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions,” it said in a forecast for 24 hours from 9am on Saturday. Bangladesh’s monsoon season usually spans the Bengali months of Asharh and Shraban, corresponding roughly to June through September in the Gregorian calendar.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Saturday. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka & Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said a Met office bulletin. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Rajasthan, Haryana, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal to Assam across southern part of Bangladesh. Rains likely to drench parts of the country in next 24hr: BMD One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay, said the bulletin. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and strong over North Bay, it added. Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Country’s highest 129 meters rainfall was recorded in Satkhira in 24 hours till 6 am on Saturday.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions, including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Saturday. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The country’s highest temperature, 35.5 degrees Celsius, was recorded in Dimla of Nilphamari on Friday, while the lowest temperature, 24.1 degrees Celsius was recorded in Bandarban of till 6 am on Saturday. Rains likely to drench parts of the country in next 24-hour: BMD The highest 93 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Mongla of Bagerhat district in the last 24 hours till 6:00 am on Saturday. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal to Assam across southern part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to North Bay. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and strong over North Bay. A low pressure area is likely to form over Northwest Bay and adjoining area during next 24 hours.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rains or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Uttar pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across central part of Bangladesh. One of its associated troughs extends up to the North Bay. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. Rains likely across country amid active monsoon The country’s highest temperature 35.2 degree Celsius was recorded in Nikli of Kishoreganj over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Sunday while the lowest temperature 22.7 degree Celsius was recorded in Bandarban of till 6am on Monday. The highest 135 millimeters of rainfall was recorded in Khepupara of Barishal district  in the last 24 hours till 6am on Monday.  

The current spell of pleasant weather in Bangladesh is likely to continue for one more day, as the weather department has predicted light to moderate showers in the country in the next 24 hours. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country,” the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Wednesday. Read: Drizzle brings cheer to Faridpur & Patuakhali as Asani weakens Night and day temperatures may, however, rise slightly over the country, as per the BMD bulletin.  In Faridpur and Patuakhali, residents woke up to a wet spell on Wednesday morning as Asani weakened into a cyclonic storm and triggered intermittent overnight drizzle. The first drops of rain in the two districts came with a cool breeze, bringing the much-needed reprieve to the residents from the sizzling summer heat. Faridpur Met office has recorded 51.2mm of rainfall activities in the past 24 hours till Wednesday morning. “It will continue for two more days.”

A reprieve from the sweltering summer heat is on the way in six divisions of Bangladesh. This inference can be drawn from the latest weather bulletin. "Showers are likely to occur at many places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Barisal & Chattogram divisions," the Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) said in the bulletin on Tuesday. Read: Rain likely to usher in pleasant weather Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere, according to the weather department. However, the day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. In an extended outlook, the forecast mentioned the likeliness of rain or thunder showers continuing in the northern part of the country. The maximum rainfall was recorded at 23 mm in Sylhet in the last 24 hours till 6 am on Tuesday.

A bout of summer rain or thundershowers in the next 24 hours may bring the much-needed relief to people of seven divisions of Bangladesh. Yes, according to the weather department, rain or thundershower activity is expected to occur at a few places over these seven divisions -- Sylhet, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Dhaka. According to a Met office bulletin issued on Tuesday morning, showers might occur at a few places over Sylhet division and at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Dhaka. However, the weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast. Read: Warmer weather ahead as spring begins Besides, a mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Faridpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia, and it may continue, said the weather office. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The trough of westerly low lies over the sub-Himalayan West Bengal and adjoining areas. The seasonal low lies over the South Bay, according to the forecast.

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at a few places over six divisions in the next 24 hours commencing  9 am on Monday. According to a Met office bulletin, “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet division and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Chattogram divisions.” Rain likely to continue till Tuesday in different parts of the country, said Shaheenul Islam, a meteorologist of Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD). Read: Bangladesh: Rain likely to usher in chilly weather Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Besides, mild heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna and Chuadanga districts. Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Trough of westerly low lies over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.