Thunderstorms and Rain Likely Across Bangladesh for Five Consecutive Days

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast thundershowers and rain in various parts of the country over the next five days, beginning Saturday (7 March). The outlook, covering the 120-hour period starting at 9:00 a.m. Saturday, indicates that a trough of low pressure extends over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while the seasonal low lies over the South Bay of Bengal.

Day 1 (Saturday, 7 March): Thundershowers or rain is likely at one or two places in Sylhet division. Elsewhere, the sky will remain partly cloudy with mainly dry conditions. Daytime temperatures will stay nearly unchanged, while nighttime temperatures may rise slightly. Winds in Dhaka will blow from the west or northwest at 8–12 km/h. Relative humidity in Dhaka at 6:00 a.m. was 84%. Sunset will occur at 6:04 p.m., with sunrise tomorrow at 6:15 a.m.

Day 2 (Sunday, 8 March): Thundershowers or rain is expected at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions. Other areas will see partly cloudy skies and predominantly dry weather. Daytime temperatures may decrease slightly, while nighttime temperatures could rise marginally.

Day 3 (Monday, 9 March): Thundershowers or rain is possible at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Daytime and nighttime temperatures are expected to remain almost unchanged.

Day 4 (Tuesday, 10 March): Thundershowers or rain is likely at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Daytime and nighttime temperatures may decrease slightly across the country.

Day 5 (Wednesday, 11 March): Thundershowers or rain is expected at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Daytime and nighttime temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged.

The forecast indicates that thundershowers or rain will continue intermittently in different parts of the country over the next five days, with the probability of precipitation possibly decreasing toward the end of the period.