Rainfall likely to intensify across country: BMD
The ongoing mild to moderate heatwave affecting Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions and several districts, including Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Chandpur, Noakhali and Rangamati, may ease in some areas as rainfall increases
ATT Desk Report 
Rainfall is expected to increase across the country over the next five days as the southwest monsoon advances further inland, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms and offering relief from the ongoing heatwave in many areas.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a trough extending from West Bengal to the North Bay remains active, while the southwest monsoon is likely to advance up to the Cox’s Bazar coast within the next 48 hours.
The weather office said light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning are expected in different parts of the country throughout the forecast period ending June 10.
For the next 24 hours, BMD forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning at a few places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Moderately heavy rainfall may occur at places across the country.
The ongoing mild to moderate heatwave affecting Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions and several districts, including Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Chandpur, Noakhali and Rangamati, may ease in some areas as rainfall increases.
Day and night temperatures may fall slightly across the country. However, higher moisture levels may keep conditions uncomfortable despite the expected rain.
The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 38.6 degrees Celsius in Dinajpur and Jashore, while today’s lowest temperature was 22.7 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
The sun sets at 6:43pm today and rises at 5:11am tomorrow in Dhaka.
From June 6 to June 7, rainfall is expected to become more widespread, particularly in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions. The forecast also indicates moderately heavy to heavy rainfall in parts of the country during this period.
Temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged initially before declining slightly as cloud cover and rainfall increase.
On June 8, scattered rainfall activity is expected to continue, especially in the southern and eastern regions, with moderately heavy falls possible in some places.
The weather situation may become more active on June 9, with many areas of Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions likely to experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers. Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall is forecast at places in the two divisions.
Some rainfall is also expected in Rangpur, Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions.
Meteorologists said day and night temperatures may rise slightly towards the end of the forecast period, although rainfall activity is expected to remain significant.
The BMD’s five-day outlook suggests a further increase in rainfall activity across the country as monsoon conditions strengthen and gather momentum.
