Rain Forecast For Sunday And Monday, Heat Wave During Eid

Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places. 

"Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi division and the districts of Bagerhat, Kushtia and Chuadanga and it may spread. Due to the increase of moisture incursion, the discomfort may persist," the bulletin said.

Meanwhile the last week of the Bengali month of Chaitra may see some relief from the heat, but it will be rather short-lived, according to the forecast by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Temperatures may fall slightly on Sunday and Monday but will begin climbing again from Apr 9, according to meteorological department. 

It is stated that there is the possibility of scattered rain in Dhaka around Apr 7 and Apr 8. But failed to locate exact locations. 

Also as Eid-ul-Fitr may fall on Apr 11so that the heat may persist around then. Meteorology department predicted like the current temperatures could persist during Eid. Chances of rain are very low.

The highest temperature recorded in the country in the 24 hours to 6am on Saturday was 39 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi. The high in Dhaka was 34 degrees Celsius.

When the mercury rises to between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, meteorologists consider it a light heat wave. A moderate heat wave occurs between temperatures of 38-40 degrees Celsius. A severe heat wave occurs when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius.

Sylhet recorded 42mm of rain in the past day. No other parts of the country saw any significant showers.

A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping through the Bagerhat, Kushtia, and Chuadanga districts as well as the Rajshahi Division on Saturday. The BMD says the heat wave may continue to spread out to cover a larger area.

There may be temporary gusts of wind or rain and thunder in a couple of places in the Chattogram and Sylhet divisions in the 24 hours from 9am on Saturday, the forecast says. There is also the possibility of scattered hail in some areas. Elsewhere, the sky will remain partly cloudy, but the weather will remain dry.

Daytime temperatures may rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius across the country. The humidity will also be relatively high, resulting in an uncomfortable heat.

The long-term forecast says two to four mild to moderate heat waves may occur across Bangladesh in April. One or two severe to very severe heat waves are also possible, with maximum temperatures reaching 40-42 degrees Celsius.

The sun sets at 06.16am today and rises at 5.45pm tomorrow in the capital.