Bangladesh Meteorological Department
A lucky escape
It’s a sigh of relief for Bangladesh.
Cyclone Mocha shares characteristics with Sidr: BMD director
Mocha is expected to intensify into a severe cyclone by midnight and further strengthen into a very severe cyclone tomorrow
Severe heatwave likely to start today or tomorrow: BMD meteorologist
The country is likely to witness a severe heatwave from today or tomorrow, according to a meteorologist at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department
Dhaka records 53 mm rain in 24 hours; commuters’ sufferings continue
Torrential rain has flooded low lying areas in Dhaka causing immense sufferings to the people and disruption of regular traffic flow.
Dhaka may witness rain throughout the day; recorded 7mm rain in 3 hours
It may rain intermittently throughout the day in Dhaka today (September 13, 2022), according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
42mm rainfall recorded in Dhaka in 24 hours: Met office
Dhaka woke up to a rainy and pleasant morning today as a nor'wester lashed the metropolis.
Cyclone Asani moves northwestwards; heavy rainfall likely in 3 divisions
Severe cyclonic storm ‘Asani’ over west central Bay and adjoining southeast Bay moved northwestwards and now lies over west central Bay and adjoining area.
Dry weather likely over the country
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts that weather may remain dry in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Sunday.
Rain may continue till tomorrow
Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicts rain or thundershowers across the country till tomorrow.
Rain cools down Dhaka
Dhaka cools down in a wave of rain around noon today – a respite for city dwellers from the heat that has been persisting for the last few days.
Rain likely for 2 more days, warning no. 3 at ports
Rainfall caused by active monsoon and a low in the Bay is prevailing in most parts of Bangladesh and is likely to linger for two more days.
Rain of relief in Dhaka
Dhaka is swept by a brief period of rain this morning that offered relief from the heat that had surged for the last two days.
Unusual rain: Climate change to blame
The Met office says it hasn't seen such erratic pattern of monsoon, which has caused about 40 percent more rainfall this year than the average recorded over the last 10 years. 'Climatic change has caused a spike in variability,' says a top weather expert.
Deep depression turns cyclonic storm ‘Komen’
Maritime ports in Bangladesh have been advised to hoist danger signal No. 7 (seven) as cyclonic storm Komen likely to hit seven southern districts by Thursday afternoon, a special weather bulletin of the Met office says.
Rain to continue till Monday
Heavy rain is likely to continue at most places of the country except Rangpur till Monday evening, according to met officials.
Intensity of rain may ease tomorrow (video)
The intensity of rainfall across the country is likely to come down from tomorrow.
Bad weather affects water routes
Bad weather takes a toll on the river connectivity throughout Bangladesh today, forcing suspension of operations at several key points.
Nor’wester lashes Dhaka, 4 dists
Nor'wester lashes Dhaka and four other districts.
More heat wave coming this month
The prevailing spell of heat wave is likely to continue across the country and the mercury is expected to rise later on throughout the month.