United News of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday. “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions, at a few places over Dhaka division and at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. Day temperature may rise by (1-2)°C over Khulna, Barishaland  Chattogram divisions and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country. Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Country’s highest temperature was recorded at 34.5 degrees Celsius in Iswardi upazila in Rajshahi on Sunday.    

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday. “ Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal  and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions.,” said a Met office bulletin. Rains, thunder showers with lightning likely in all divisions in next 24hr: BMD Besides, mild heat wave is sweeping Dhaka, Tangail, Gopalganj, Rajbari, Sirajganj, Chandpur, Bandarban, Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Jashor and Jhenaidah districts and it may abate from some places,  it added. Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, it said. Country’s highest temperature was recorded at 37.7 degrees Celsius in Khulna on Friday.  

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued lightning alert for 21 districts, warning of gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning flashes. According to a Met office bulletin, rain to thunder showers accompanies by lightning flashes and temporary west/northwesterly gusty or squally speed 45-60 KPH or more is likely in Rajshahi, Natore, Pabna, Sirajganj, Tangail, Manikganj, Dhaka, Narsingdi, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Sherpur, Netrokona, Mymensingh, Sunamganj, Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Sylhet, Rangamati, and Bandarban  during next 01-04 hours commencing from 8:30 am on Monday. Dhaka’s air ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’ this morning It also issues some directives including to stay safe from lightning:  ·        During lightning stay indoors  ·         Close windows and doors  ·         Avoid travel if possible  ·         Take safe shelter  ·         Do not take shelter under trees  ·         Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls  ·         Unplug electrical/electronic devices ·         Immediately get out of water bodies  ·         Keep away from the object that conduct electricity  ·         When hail starts don’t go outside    

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 Sunday. “Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions,” said a met office update. Rains, thunder showers with lightning forecast in three divisions in next 24hr: BMD Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the BMD.   The country’s highest temperature 36.6 degree Celsius was recorded in Baghabari of Rajshahi over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Saturday while the lowest temperature 21.5 degree Celsius was recorded in Dimla of Nilphamari till 6am on Sunday. A trough of low lies over West Bengal to North Bay across Southwestern part of Bangladesh.    

One or two depression may intensify into cyclones while multiple spells of heatwaves and nor’westers (Kalbaishakhi storms) are also likely to sweep Bangladesh this months, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The BMD outlook, released Wednesday, warns that the Bay of Bengal may witness one to three low-pressure systems this month one or two of which may develop into depressions and potentially intensify into cyclonic storms. It forecast two to three moderate to severe nor’westers in May along with three to five days of thunderstorms with hails. It also predicted one or two sever heatwaves (Over 40 degrees Celsius)  in parts of Bangladesh. Night temperatures are expected to remain high throughout the month. Besides, normal rainfall is expected in May, it said. Isolated heavy showers could cause water levels in northern, northeastern, and southern rivers to rise temporarily. River flow is otherwise likely to remain within normal limits, according to the forecast. Temperatures likely to rise across country May is typically one of the stormiest and second hottest months in Bangladesh, often marked by turbulent weather patterns. In recent years, major cyclones hit Bangladesh in May. Cyclone Mocha made landfall on May 14, 2023, while Cyclone Remal struck coastal areas on May 26, affecting many people in 19 districts.  

Day and night temperatures are expected to rise across the country while parts of  eight divisions may experience rain in 24 hours commencing 9am on Saturday. “ Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet & Chattogram divisions,” according to the latest forecast from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Rains likely in Dhaka, other divisions On Friday, the highest temperature recorded was 35°C in Chuadanga and Khulna, while the lowest temperature 20.2°C was recoded in  Tentulia on Saturday.  

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in six divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Tuesday. “Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka and Chattogram divisions,” said a met office update. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, according to the BMD. Rains likely in all division, including Dhaka in next 24hr: BMD Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, reads it. The country’s highest temperature 35.5 degree Celsius was recorded in Rajshahi over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Monday while the lowest temperature 21.2 degree Celsius was recorded in Bandarban till 6am on Tuesday. A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a thunderstorm alert for multiple districts, warning of gusty or squally winds and lightning accompanied by rain.  The advisory, released on Monday (21 April) morning, forecasts temporary gusts reaching 45–60 kilometres per hour or more across several parts of the country. Rains likely in Dhaka, other divisions According to the warning, between 8:00 am and the next two to four hours, districts including Rangpur, Dinajpur, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Barguna, Bhola, Feni, Cumilla, Brahmanbaria and Chattogram may experience sudden thunderstorms, lightning, and rainfall accompanied by gusty or squally winds. To reduce the risk during lightning, the Met Office has issued several precautionary guidelines.  People are advised to remain indoors during lightning activity and to keep doors and windows securely shut.  Travel should be avoided where possible during this period. The warning also urges citizens not to seek shelter under trees and to avoid lying on concrete floors or leaning against concrete walls during thunderstorms.  Besides, it is recommended to unplug all electrical and electronic devices during such weather conditions. Those in or near waterbodies are advised to move to safety immediately.  The department also warned the public to maintain distance from all conductive materials and to remain indoors during any hailstorms. The Met Office continues to monitor the situation and advises the public to stay alert and follow safety instructions to minimise risks during these adverse weather conditions.    

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday. Trump's executive order to boost U.S. commercial fishing draws mixed reactions “Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna & Barishal divisions,” said a Met office bulletin. The country’s highest temperature 36.7  degrees Celsius was recorded in Khulna on Sunday while the lowest temperature at 20 degrees Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj district. Trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay. Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.    

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Thursday. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country,” said a met office update. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the BMD. Rains likely in Dhaka, 2 other diviisons The country’s highest temperature 36.5 degree Celsius was recorded in Sylhet over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Wednesday while the lowest temperature 19 degree Celsius was recorded in Rangpur till 6am on Thursday. A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.