Rainfall likely to increase over next five days: BMD

Rainfall is likely to increase across Bangladesh over the next five days as the southwest monsoon advances further inland, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

The BMD in its weather bulletin said on Friday that a trough extending from West Bengal to the North Bay remains active.

It also said that the southwest monsoon is likely to advance up to the Cox's Bazar coast within the next 48 hours.

It said that light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes are expected in different parts of the country throughout the forecast period ending June 10.

It said that for the next 24 hours, rain or thundershowers are likely at a few places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, with moderately heavy falls at places.

It also said that the ongoing mild to moderate heat wave affecting Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions and several districts including Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Chandpur, Noakhali and Rangamati may subside in some areas after rainfall increases.

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly, though discomfort may persist due to increased moisture.

Rainfall is likely to become more widespread from June 6 to June 7 particularly over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions, with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places.

The BMD further said that scattered rainfall will continue on June 8, especially in southern and eastern regions.

Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions are likely to experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers, and moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall at places on June 9.

Rainfall is also likely to occur in Rangpur, Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions on that day.

The BMD said that day and night temperatures may rise slightly towards the end of the forecast period, although rainfall activity will remain significant.

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