DHAKA, May 25, (V7N) – The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast widespread rain or thundershowers with lightning across all divisions of the country, including Dhaka, for the 24-hour period commencing 9 AM on Sunday.

According to a met office update, "Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions."

Day temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged, while night temperatures may experience a slight increase across the country.

A trough of low pressure, an elongated area of lower atmospheric pressure, is currently situated over West Bengal and extends to the North Bay of Bengal, crossing the southwestern part of Bangladesh. The Southwest monsoon has advanced up to the Cox's Bazar coast of Bangladesh, and conditions are favorable for its further progression.

Looking ahead, a low-pressure area is anticipated to form over the North Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas around May 27, 2025. This developing low-pressure system is expected to influence monsoon intensification and progression.

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