Weather Office Issues Forecast on Rainfall and Temperature

BanglaPress Desk:  Rain or thundershowers may occur in one or two places in Chattogram Division, while daytime temperatures across the country are likely to remain nearly unchanged and nighttime temperatures may fall slightly, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

The information was included in the weather forecast issued on Wednesday (October 21), valid until 6pm.

The forecast said a seasonal normal low-pressure area is currently over the South Bay of Bengal, with an extension reaching the North Bay of Bengal. In addition, another low-pressure area may form over the southeast and adjoining east-central Bay of Bengal around October 23.

During the past 24 hours, the highest temperature in the country was recorded in Sitakunda at 34.8 degrees Celsius, while the lowest was recorded in Tetulia at 18.4 degrees Celsius.

In Dhaka, the highest and lowest temperatures over the past 24 hours were 33.4 degrees Celsius and 24.5 degrees Celsius, respectively. The temperature in the capital was around 24 degrees Celsius on Wednesday morning. Although the sky was sunny, humidity made it feel relatively warmer. As the day progresses, temperatures may rise to around 33 degrees Celsius.

The forecast also said that skies may remain partly cloudy and weather conditions predominantly dry across most parts of the country over the next few days.

Meanwhile, no warning has been issued for the country’s inland river ports. No warning signals are currently in effect for the seaports either.

Sunrise in Dhaka was at 5:58am on Wednesday, while sunset is expected at 5:28pm.