Environment

Air pollution breaches safety limits nationwide

Air pollution in Dhaka and major cities across Bangladesh remained at alarming levels from January to June, with harmful particulate matter repeatedly exceeding national safety limits, according to Department of Environment monitoring reports. Analysis of the department’s air-quality data for the fi

Super El Niño: Will 450,000 Really Die, and Which Countries Are Most at Risk?

A powerful Super El Niño could lead to up to 451,000 additional heat-related deaths worldwide between June this year and the end of February 2027, compared with an average year, according to a report released on Wednesday by Climate Impact Lab (CIL).

Weather Forecast: Rainfall to Continue Nationwide for Next Five Days

Rainfall is likely to continue across Bangladesh over the next five days, with light to moderate rain, thunderstorms and isolated heavy downpours expected in all eight divisions, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said in its 120-hour forecast issued on Wednesday.

Signal No. 3 at Four Seaports, Low Pressure Triggers Storm and Rain Warning

A low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal and the influence of the monsoon may bring storms and rain to Bangladesh’s coastal areas and nine regions on Tuesday, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said, as four seaports were told to keep hoisting Local Warning Signal No. 3.

Low Pressure May Form Over Bay of Bengal Again; Rain Likely Across 8 Divisions

A low-pressure area may form again over the Bay of Bengal, while monsoon conditions are likely to bring rain to all eight divisions of Bangladesh on Sunday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. Daytime temperatures may fall slightly across the country, though night temperatures are

Bangladesh Forecasts 5 More Days of Rain, Rising Rivers Raise Flash Flood Fears in Southeast

Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department and the Water Development Board have forecast intensified rainfall across the country for the next five days under the influence of a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, warning of rapidly rising river levels, inundation in low-lying areas and possible

Low Pressure Intensifies, Bangladesh Forecasts Nationwide Rain

A low-pressure system over the northwest Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas has intensified and remains over the same region, raising the risk of squally weather on Monday at seaports, the north Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Departme

Signal No. 3 as low pressure forms over Bay, storm likely in 5 regions

Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department on Thursday issued Local Warning Signal No. 3 for four seaports and Warning Signal No. 1 for river ports in five regions as a low-pressure system over the Bay of Bengal, combined with the monsoon, brought rain and the threat of gusty winds of up to 60 km/h.

Rain likely throughout August, Local Cautionary Signal No. 3 hoisted

A low-pressure area has formed over the north Bay of Bengal and the adjoining West Bengal-Bangladesh coast, prompting Bangladesh’s Meteorological Department to ask Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra seaports to hoist Local Cautionary Signal No. 3, according to a warning issued on Wednesday mo

Dhaka Records 35 mm Overnight Rain as Forecast Signals More Showers–Thunderstorms

Dhaka received 35 millimetres of rainfall overnight into early Tuesday after several days of humid heat, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasting more light to moderate rain and thunderstorms in the capital and other parts of the country later in the day.

Rain and Thunderstorms Likely Across All 8 Bangladesh Divisions

Rain or thundershowers are likely across all eight divisions of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, on Wednesday as the monsoon remains fairly active, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said. Gusty or squally winds of up to 60 kmph may also sweep across 12 regions, prompting authorities to advise riv

Dhaka Sees Morning Rain as Forecasts Storms in 13 Regions, Winds Up to 60 km/h

Rain fell in the capital on Tuesday morning as monsoon activity intensified across Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department forecasting rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds of 45-60 km/h in 13 regions, including Dhaka.

Deep Depression over Bay of Bengal Triggers Heavy Rain Forecast Nationwide

A seasonal low over the northwestern Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas has intensified into a deep depression, leading the Bangladesh Meteorological Department to forecast heavy rainfall and gusty winds across Bangladesh, including the capital Dhaka.

Monsoon Brings Widespread Rain Across Bangladesh, Warns of Storms in 17 Regions

Active monsoon conditions are driving widespread rainfall across Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Meteorological Department saying the current spell may continue until at least 24 July. Gopalganj recorded the highest rainfall at 36 mm on Tuesday, while Dhaka received 9 mm between midnight and 6am on

Monsoon Rain to Continue Across Bangladesh, Storm Warning Issued for 16 Regions

Monsoon activity is expected to keep rain falling across Bangladesh throughout the week, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department said, with thunderstorms and gusty winds forecast in several areas and Dhaka’s night temperature likely to drop by 1-2 degrees Celsius. The Weather Department said 16 mi

Heavy Rain–Thunderstorms Forecast Across Bangladesh, Dhaka Records 97 mm Rainfall

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are likely across large parts of Bangladesh on Monday, a day after widespread rainfall continued through midnight. Dhaka recorded 97 millimetres of rain in the 24 hours from 6am on Sunday to 6am on Monday, according to the weather update.