Dhaka, Nov 5, (V7N) – Two to three low-pressures may form over the Bay of Bengal during the current month of November, of which one to two may intensify into cyclones, while the country is likely to witness below-normal rainfall this month.
The information was disclosed in the Bangladesh Meteorological Department's monthly long-range weather forecast for November, issued at a meeting of the Special Committee on Long-Range Weather Forecasting held on November 1 at the Storm Warning Centre in Agargaon, Dhaka.
According to the forecast, day and night temperatures may gradually decrease this month. Light to moderate fog may occur in some parts of the country and river basins from late night to morning. Meanwhile, the major rivers of the country are likely to maintain normal water flow.
The divisional forecast said Dhaka Division may receive 15 to 25 millimetres of rainfall in November, against the normal monthly average of 26 millimetres. Mymensingh Division may see 10 to 15 millimetres, Sylhet Division 15 to 25 millimetres, Rajshahi Division 10 to 15 millimetres, Khulna Division 15 to 25 millimetres and Barishal Division 30 to 40 millimetres of rainfall.
Chattogram Division is likely to witness the highest rainfall this month, ranging from 35 to 40 millimetres, while Rangpur Division may receive the lowest, between 4 and 8 millimetres.
Besides, depressions formed over the Bay of Bengal in October. One of them intensified into a very severe cyclonic storm named 'Arnab' and crossed the coast of Andhra Pradesh in India on October 28.
Last month, the country's highest temperature of 37.8 degrees Celsius was recorded in Sylhet on October 17, while the lowest temperature of 15.4 degrees Celsius was recorded in Tetulia on October 27.
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