The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted light to moderate rain across all divisions of the country, including Dhaka, over 24 hours starting from 9 am on Thursday.
According to a BMD bulletin, “Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely at most places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions; at a few places in the Dhaka division; and at one or two places in Rajshahi, Khulna, and Barishal divisions. Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions.”
In addition to the rainfall, a mild heatwave is currently affecting the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Jashore, Chuadanga, and Kushtia, and this condition may persist.
The BMD also noted that day temperatures may slightly decrease in the northern part of the country while remaining nearly unchanged elsewhere. Night temperatures are expected to remain stable nationwide.
Monsoon conditions are described as fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over the north Bay.