Rainfall to ease gradually over next five days, temperatures to rise slightly

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 (3 May), 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 (2 May), the highest
temperature was recorded at 33.6°C in Patuakhali under Barishal division, while
the lowest temperature today was 18.4°C in Sylhet.
In Dhaka, the sun will set at
6:28pm today and rise at 5:22am tomorrow (4 May).
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers, with gusty winds and lightning
flashes, are expected at a few places over all divisions tomorrow, 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
5 May, 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 7 May, 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.
















