Rains, thunderstorms likely to persist

Bangladesh is experiencing scattered rain and thunderstorms in different parts of the country due to the impact of a local-ized low-pressure area over the Bay of Bengal.

This weather condition is expected to persist for the next few days, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Friday.

According to the regular bulletin of Met office, Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places.

In Dhaka, the weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy with a possibility of scattered rain and thunderstorms through-out the day. The temperature was 34.8 degrees Celsius in Dhaka on Friday and the humidity level was around moderate to high.

In the extended outlook for another five days, BMD predicted that the rainfall activity may increase in the first period. About the synoptic situation, Met Office said that the trough of the westerly low lies over West Bengal and the adjoining area.

In the northern region of Bangladesh, the weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy with occasional rain and thunder-storms in some areas. The temperature is likely to range between 23 to 28 degrees Celsius with moderate to high humidity.

The central regions of the country are also experiencing scattered rain and thunderstorms with cloudy weather. The tem-perature is expected to range between 25 to 30 degrees Celsius with moderate humidity.

In the southern region of Bangladesh, the weather is expected to remain cloudy with occasional rain and thunderstorms. The temperature is likely to range between 26 to 31 degrees Celsius with moderate to high humidity.

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country.

The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 36.5 degrees Celsius in Feni and Bandarban on Friday while the lowest was at 18.9 degrees Celsius in Tetulia.

The BMD has advised people to take necessary precautions during the rain and thunderstorms and to stay indoors as much as possible.

Furthermore, it also advised fishermen and maritime ports to exercise caution and remain alert for possible rough to very rough sea conditions in the Bay of Bengal.