The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes in parts of Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions over the 24-hour period starting from 9am on Wednesday (May 7).
According to the BMD’s latest bulletin, "Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Elsewhere in the country, the weather is expected to remain mostly dry with partly cloudy skies."
Temperatures are on the rise, with daytime temperatures expected to increase by 1–3°C and night temperatures also likely to rise slightly across the country. The met office also warned of potential heat waves sweeping across some regions.
Baghabari in Rajshahi recorded the highest temperature in the country over the past 24 hours at 36.5°C, while Tetulia in Panchagarh reported the lowest at 21.7°C.
A trough of low pressure currently extends from West Bengal to the North Bay through the southwestern part of Bangladesh, which is contributing to the current weather conditions.
