The Meteorological Department has issued a forecast indicating the likelihood of rainfall in various parts of the country, including Dhaka, until Saturday.

As per the latest notification from the Directorate of Meteorology, scattered rain accompanied by gusty winds or thunderstorms is anticipated in several regions, including Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, with two places each in Khulna, Barisal, and Chittagong divisions on Thursday.

Additionally, some areas may experience light to moderate fog during the morning hours. The nighttime temperature in the Chittagong division is expected to rise by one to two degrees Celsius, while the daytime temperature is likely to see a slight decrease nationwide.

Moving forward, temporary rainfall accompanied by gusty winds or thunderstorms is forecasted in two locations within the Chittagong and Sylhet divisions on Friday. However, the weather in other parts of the country is expected to remain predominantly dry with partly cloudy conditions. Similar to Thursday, light to moderate fog may be observed in certain areas during the morning, with marginal fluctuations in both daytime and nighttime temperatures.

On Saturday, two places within the Dhaka and Chittagong divisions may experience intermittent rainfall along with gusty winds or thunderstorms. Conversely, the weather in most other regions is projected to stay dry with partly cloudy skies. Additionally, light to moderate fog may persist in some areas during the morning hours, with marginal drops in both daytime and nighttime temperatures nationwide.

Meanwhile, over the past 24 hours, Hatia recorded the highest rainfall of 23 mm, followed by Barisal with 15 mm, Chandpur with 7 mm, and Bhola and Rajarhat with 3 mm each. Other regions, including Feni, Srimangal, Dimla, and Madaripur, received minor rainfall ranging from 1 to 2 mm. Additionally, Dhaka, Gopalganj, Syedpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet experienced light showers, as reported by the Meteorological Office.

The Meteorological Department has identified the presence of a western low-pressure system extending over West Bengal and surrounding areas, alongside a seasonal normal low-pressure area located over the South Bay of Bengal.