Rain, thunderstorms likely in all eight divisions, including Dhaka

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely in all eight divisions of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, on Saturday, with some areas expected to experience moderately heavy rainfall.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country over the next two days.

Meteorologist Dr Md Omar Faruque issued the forecast in a 48-hour weather bulletin released at 6:00pm on Friday (9 October).

According to the forecast, rain or thundershowers are likely at some places in Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions and at one or two places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions during the 24 hours from 6:00pm on Friday. Moderately heavy rainfall may occur at some places across the country during this period.

During the 24 hours from 6:00pm on Saturday, light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, may occur at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country during this period as well.

The Meteorological Department said the southwest monsoon had withdrawn from Bangladesh. A low-pressure area may form over the southeastern Bay of Bengal by 13 October.

Meanwhile, Satkhira recorded the country's highest rainfall of 45mm in the 24 hours preceding the forecast. The highest temperature during the period was 33.5 degrees Celsius, recorded in Rangamati and Kutubdia, while the lowest was 20.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia.