The Meteorological Office has issued a fresh weather update indicating that Dhaka and other regions of Bangladesh are expected to experience continued thunderstorms and rainfall over the next few days.
Heavy rainfall has been predicted in several parts of the country, while the southwest monsoon is likely to retreat shortly.
According to a Met Office statement, the extended part of the monsoon currently stretches across Assam, passing through Bihar, West Bengal, and the central parts of Bangladesh.
The monsoon remains active over the country, contributing to unstable weather conditions in many regions.
As per the latest forecast, light to moderate rain, accompanied by gusty winds or thunder, is expected to occur in several locations, including the divisions of Mymensingh and Sylhet.
The divisions of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chattogram are also likely to experience rain over the next 24 hours.
Besides, some areas might witness moderate to heavy rainfall, which could persist for up to 48 hours.
In terms of temperatures, Dhaka and other parts of the country have been experiencing intense daytime heat, with the mercury reaching an average high of 32°C (90°F).
On Sunday, Feni recorded the highest temperature in the country at 34.5°C, while the lowest temperature of 23.3°C was observed in Tentulia, Panchagarh on Monday morning. While daytime temperatures are expected to increase slightly across the nation, they are likely to remain stable over the next few days, the Met Office added.
As the southwest monsoon is set to withdraw in the coming days, Dhaka is still grappling with heavy rainfall, which has occurred over 18 days this season, accumulating to a total of 328 mm (12.9 inches).
The highest rainfall has been recorded in the coastal regions of Chittagong and parts of Sylhet district, whereas western and northern parts of the country have reported lower rainfall figures.
Thunderstorms are likely to persist throughout the week, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday, as per the Met Office’s extended forecast. Cyclonic storms, with wind speeds exceeding 120 km/h, are also common during this period and could pose a threat to coastal areas.
Following the departure of the monsoon, weather conditions in Dhaka are expected to stabilise, with a transition to clearer skies and reduced rainfall.
However, the weather office has urged residents to remain cautious and updated with the latest weather bulletins due to the unpredictable nature of storms during this season.
