Rainfall likely to occur in Dhaka, other parts of country


FE Online Report | Published: February 07, 2021 11:54:00 | Updated: February 07, 2021 18:05:21


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Some parts of the country including Dhaka are likely to witness rainfall on Sunday (today) and Monday, according to an official at Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

Abdul Mannan, a meteorologist at BMD told The Financial Express on Sunday morning that light rain or drizzle is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Sylhet divisions and the regions of Cumilla and Noakhali on Sunday (today) and it may continue until Monday morning.

No cold wave is currently prevailing across the country but the temperature may fall in the western part of the country, he added.

The BMD in a weather forecast this morning said weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

In its 24-hour forecast, the Met Office said light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country from late night to morning. Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country, according to the forecast.

In its next 72-hour forecast, the Met Office said the night temperature may fall further.

Ridge of sub-continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining areas, the met office regular bulletin said adding that, seasonal low lies over South Bay.

The sun sets at 5:49 pm on Sunday, according to the Met Office forecast, while it rises at 6:36 am on Monday in Dhaka.

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