A low-pressure area has formed over the south-west Bay and adjoining west-central Bay. It is likely to intensify further, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Wednesday morning.
It also predicted rain or thundershowers likely accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind in many places over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions; at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; and at one or two places over Khulna and Barishal divisions starting from 9am on Wednesday, reports UNB.
Besides, a mild heatwave is sweeping over Sylhet division and the districts of Dhaka, Netrokona, Chattogram, Rangamati, Feni, Cox’s Bazar, Bagerhat, Jashore and Chuadanga and it may continue.
Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. Due to the increase in moisture incursion, the discomfort may increase, according to the BMD bulletin.
The country’s highest temperature was recorded in Bagerhat’s Mongla at 37.5 degrees Celsius over 24 hours till 6am Wednesday, and the lowest temperature was recorded in Panchagarh’s Tetulia at 22.4 degrees Celsius.
In the meantime, the highest 64mm rainfall was recorded in Patuakhali.
