DHAKA : Rainfall activity across the country is expected to gradually decline over the next five days, while both day and night temperatures may see a slight increase, according to a 120-hour forecast issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
A trough of low pressure currently extends from West Bengal to the North Bay, continuing to influence weather patterns over Bangladesh.
For the 24-hour period from 9am today, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes are likely at many places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, and at a few places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, said a BMD bulletin.
Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur at places in Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions.
Day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged during this period, while night temperatures are expected to rise slightly across the country.
On Saturday, the highest temperature was recorded at 33.6 degrees Celsius in Patuakhali under Barishal division, while today’s lowest temperature was 18.4 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:28 pm today and rise at 5:22 am tomorrow.
On May 4, light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds and lightning flashes are expected at a few places over all divisions, with moderately heavy to heavy rainfall at isolated locations.
Day temperatures may rise slightly, while night temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged.
Similar conditions are forecast for May 5, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers at a few places and little change in both day and night temperatures.
On the fourth day, rainfall activity may persist at a few places across the country, with moderately heavy rainfall at isolated locations, while both day and night temperatures are expected to rise slightly.
By May 7, rainfall is likely to decrease further, occurring at a few places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, and at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions. Temperatures are also expected to rise slightly during this period.
