Country likely to experience normal rainfall in Apr, May
Wednesday, 21 April 2010
The country is likely to experience normal rainfall with moderate to strong nor'westers (kaal boishakhis) sweeping through the north and the centre during the months of April and May, reports UNB.
One or two depressions may form in the Bay of Bengal during April and May, with one possibly turning into a cyclone, said the Met office in its long-term weather forecast.
One or two extreme heat weaves with temperatures hitting more than 40 degrees Celsius, another 3- 4 mild heat waves with temperatures between 36- 38 degrees Celsius, while 1 or 2 moderate heat waves with temperatures between 38-40 degrees Celsius might blow over the country' s North and middle part in April. Of these, the country has already experienced some in the first 20 days of April. A few mild/extreme heat waves and 1-2 moderate heat waves may similarly visit the country in May.
The long term forecast said moderate to strong nor'westers or storms may sweep through the North and the centre part of the country for 3-4 days in the month of April while mild to moderate nor'wester/storm may lash other parts of the country.
One or two depressions may form in the Bay of Bengal during April and May, with one possibly turning into a cyclone, said the Met office in its long-term weather forecast.
One or two extreme heat weaves with temperatures hitting more than 40 degrees Celsius, another 3- 4 mild heat waves with temperatures between 36- 38 degrees Celsius, while 1 or 2 moderate heat waves with temperatures between 38-40 degrees Celsius might blow over the country' s North and middle part in April. Of these, the country has already experienced some in the first 20 days of April. A few mild/extreme heat waves and 1-2 moderate heat waves may similarly visit the country in May.
The long term forecast said moderate to strong nor'westers or storms may sweep through the North and the centre part of the country for 3-4 days in the month of April while mild to moderate nor'wester/storm may lash other parts of the country.