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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.

Bangladesh highlights climate resilience, innovation at UN sustainable forum

Bangladesh has highlighted climate resilience, water security, innovation-driven industrialisation and skills development as key priorities for achieving the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) at a UN high-level forum in New York. Prof. Dr. S M Abdul-Awal, Principal Coordinator (SDG Affairs) at t

French scramble to find air conditioners before next heatwave

Hundreds of people were besieging Lidl supermarkets in and around Paris Thursday, with scuffles and shouting matches breaking out as residents scrambled to get their hands on bargain air-cooling units before the next heatwave hits the French capital. With few air conditioners on sale elsewhere for

Thunderstorms and rain expected in 11 regions, heat may decrease

Due to the heat wave, public life is suffering due to the scorching heat. There is no sign of rain. However, the Meteorological Department has given a message of relief. According to the weather forecast for Monday, 11 regions of the country may experience storms with speeds of 45 to 60 kilometers.

Netherlands issues first-ever red alert over heat

The Netherlands issued its first-ever red alert for heat for Friday, warning of "dangerous" conditions as a record-setting heatwave scorched Europe. AFP reported, the national weather institute issued the alert for much of the country, where temperatures are forecast to reach 40C in some places.

Tree plantations and carbon credits: Bangladesh on the verge of earning $1 billion annually

Bangladesh could earn nearly one billion (1 billion) US dollars annually by selling carbon credits from a massive initiative to plant 250 million trees nationwide, a potential that was highlighted in a recent government climate finance budget report, citing World Bank calculations.