Weather
Rain is likely to continue across Bangladesh today
Rain is likely to continue across Bangladesh today, with heavier showers expected in Chattogram, Sylhet, and Rangpur divisions. The forecast was confirmed on Sunday (24 August) morning by Omar Faruk, a meteorologist at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
According to him, a low-pressure system has formed over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining areas, while another low is likely to develop over the northwest Bay of Bengal by Monday (25 August). Active monsoon conditions over Bangladesh and strong activity over the Bay of Bengal are causing the rainfall.
The Met Office said that between Sunday evening and Monday evening, light to moderate rainfall is likely at many places in Rangpur, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, and Barishal divisions may also experience rain, with moderate to heavy showers possible in some areas.
In Dhaka and surrounding areas, cloudy skies and light rainfall are expected, accompanied by winds from the south or southeast at speeds of 10–15 km/h. The capital recorded 10 millimeters of rainfall in the past 24 hours.
River ports in Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, Chattogram, and Cox’s Bazar have been advised to hoist cautionary signal number 1 due to temporary squalls at 45–60 km/h. Meanwhile, maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra have been asked to hoist local cautionary signal number 3.
Heavy to very heavy rainfall has been forecast across all divisions of Bangladesh, according to the Meteorological Department on Monday (15 September). Officials warned that monsoon activity over the country and the Bay of Bengal remains strong, raising the likelihood of widespread downpours.
Meteorologist Khandaker Hafizur Rahman said the low pressure over Telangana has weakened, but the monsoon trough is still active over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet.
Until Tuesday (16 September) morning, most areas are expected to see light to moderate rain or thundershowers, with heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in some regions. Day and night temperatures may slightly decrease.
From Wednesday (17 September), rainfall will be more concentrated in Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet, while other divisions may see scattered showers. Temperatures may rise slightly during this period.
The forecast for Thursday (18 September) and Friday (19 September) indicates continued rainfall across the country, with heavier downpours in the northern and northeastern regions. Temperatures are expected to remain steady or increase slightly.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast a slight drop in temperature for Dhaka and surrounding areas. In its six-hour weather bulletin from 7 AM Sunday, the agency said the sky may remain partly cloudy to temporarily cloudy with chances of light rain.
Winds are expected to blow from the south and southeast at a speed of 8 to 12 kilometers per hour.
At 6 AM, Dhaka recorded a temperature of 29 degrees Celsius with humidity at 83 percent, according to the Met Office.
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has advised all seaports to hoist local cautionary signal No. 3 as squally weather is likely over the North Bay and coastal areas.
In a warning issued on Wednesday (3 September), meteorologist Dr. Md Omar Faruq said a low-pressure area over the northwest Bay of Bengal has intensified into a well-marked low. It is likely to move west-northwestward, causing significant pressure variations and squally winds over the region.
Authorities instructed Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra ports to keep signal No. 3 hoisted. Fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice.
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