As Baishakh draws to a close, much of Bangladesh is reeling under an intense heatwave, with temperatures soaring and daily life disrupted across the country. The relentless heat has made conditions unbearable, although sporadic rainfall in several regions—including Dhaka—has brought some temporary relief.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, a western low-pressure system extending from West Bengal to the north Bay of Bengal via southwestern Bangladesh is influencing current weather patterns. As a result, thunderstorms, gusty winds, and even hailstorms are likely in various parts of the country over the coming days.
Weather Forecast Highlights:
Wednesday (from 6 PM, May 14):
- Temporary gusty winds, lightning, rain, or thunderstorms are expected in parts of Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, with isolated occurrences in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong divisions.
- Scattered hailstorms may also occur.
- Day and night temperatures may see a slight drop.
- A mild to moderate heatwave is ongoing in Khulna and Barisal divisions, as well as in districts such as Faridpur, Madaripur, Gopalganj, Manikganj, Narayanganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, and Chandpur, which may begin to subside.
Thursday (from 6 PM):
- Similar weather with gusty winds, lightning, and rain likely in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and isolated parts of other divisions.
- Temperatures are expected to remain mostly unchanged.
Friday (from 6 PM):
- Thunderstorms, gusty winds, and rain are forecast for Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, with scattered occurrences in other regions.
- Temperatures will likely remain steady.
Saturday (from 6 PM):
- Light to moderate rain, thunderstorms, and gusty winds may occur in Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions, with isolated showers in remaining divisions.
- No major change in temperatures expected.
Sunday (from 6 PM):
- Thunderstorms, lightning, and gusty winds are forecast in Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet, along with isolated activity in other divisions.
- Temperatures may drop slightly across the country.
Despite the punishing heat, forecasts suggest a gradual easing of conditions, offering some hope for respite in the coming days.
