The Meteorological Department has said that there may be heavy rainfall in the country from next Wednesday (October 1). This information was given in the forecast given on Monday (September 29).

Meteorologist Dr. Md. Omar Farooq said that the extension of the monsoon axis is currently extending from eastern Uttar Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, north Bay of Bengal and southern parts of Bangladesh to Assam. Although the monsoon is currently somewhat weak over Bangladesh, it is moderately active in the north Bay of Bengal. A low pressure area may form in the north and central Bay of Bengal within the next 48 hours.

Forecast for Tuesday (September 30)

Light to moderate rain/thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds may occur in some places in Chittagong division and one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Sylhet divisions. Moderate to heavy rainfall may also occur in some places in the country. However, there will be no significant change in day and night temperatures.

Forecast for Wednesday (October 1)

Rain is likely in most places in Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions and in many places in Rangpur, Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions. Along with light to moderate rain/thunderstorm accompanied by gusty winds, there is a possibility of moderate to heavy rainfall at some places. During this time, day and night temperatures may slightly decrease across the country.

Forecast for Thursday (October 2)

Rain is likely in most places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna and Barisal divisions and in many places in Chittagong and Sylhet divisions. At the same time, there is a possibility of heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places. Day temperatures may decrease slightly, but night temperatures will not change much.

Forecast for Friday (October 3)

Rain/thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds are likely to occur at most places in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and at some places in Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions. There is a possibility of very heavy rainfall at some places especially in Rangpur and Rajshahi. However, there will be no significant change in day and night temperatures.

Extended forecast

The extended five-day weather forecast says that the rainfall trend may gradually decrease across the country.