Weather
Thunderstorm with 60 km/h Wind Expected in 12 Districts, Ports on Alert
A 60 km/h storm accompanied by thunderstorms and rain is expected to affect 12 districts across Bangladesh by Wednesday (August 6) afternoon, according to the latest weather bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
The storm, moving from the south or southeast direction, may disrupt activities in the affected regions. The forecast remains in effect until 1 PM and specifically applies to inland river ports.
The 12 districts under the alert are: Dhaka, Pabna, Tangail, Faridpur, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Noakhali, Cumilla, and Chattogram.
As a precaution, the authorities have advised all river ports in these districts to hoist Cautionary Signal No. 1.
The temporary nature of the storm still poses a risk to transportation and farming, prompting local administrations and residents to stay alert.
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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