Low pressure area forms over Bay

Low pressure area forms over Bay

Dhaka, May 22 - A low pressure area has formed over the south-west Bay and adjoining west-central Bay. It is likely to intensify further, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Wednesday morning.

It also predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind at many places over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions; at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; and at one or two places over Khulna and Barishal divisions starting from 9 am today.

Besides, a mild heatwave is sweeping over Sylhet division and the districts of Dhaka, Netrokona, Chattogram, Rangamati, Feni, Cox’s Bazar, Bagerhat, Jashore and Chuadanga and it may continue.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly across the country. Due to increase of moisture incursion the discomfort may increase, according to the BMD bulletin.

Country’s highest temperature was recorded in Bagerhat’s Mongla at 37.5 degree Celsius over 24 hours till 6 am Wednesday, and the lowest temperature was recorded in Panchagarh’s Tetulia at 22.4 degree Celsius.

Meantime, the highest 64mm rainfall was recorded in Patuakhali.-UNB