Cyclonic Storm  Michaung over Southwest Bay and adjoining area moved North-Northwestwards and now lies over West central Bay of Bengal and adjoining area.  

It is likely to move North-Northwestwards and intensify further, according to the latest bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Organisation (BMD).

It was centred at 6am on Monday about 1545 km Southwest of Chattogram port, 1510 km Southwest of Cox’s Bazar port, 1390 km Southwest of Mongla port and 1405 km Southwest of Payra port, said the bulletin.

All maritime ports have been advised to keep hoisted distant warning signal no. two ( R ) two.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 54km of the cyclone centre is about 62 kph rising to 88 kph in gusts/squalls.

Sea will remain very rough near the cyclone centre.

Light rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions today. Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

The deep depression over the Bay of Bengal on Sunday intensified into a cyclonic storm 'Michaung' and is likely to cross the South Andhra Pradesh coast between Nellore and Machilipatnam during the forenoon of December 5 as a severe cyclonic storm with a maximum sustained wind speed of 90-100 kmph gusting to 110 kmph, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) said.

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As city dwellers are witnessing a huge flow of traffic, Dhaka has ranked second on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 387 at 9:30 am this morning (February 4, 2024).

Dhaka’s air was classified as ' hazardous ', according to the air quality index.

Ghana’s Accra, Pakistan’s Karachi and China’s Shenyang occupied the first, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 423, 193 and 183 respectively.

When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 150 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.

The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.

The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone.

Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.

As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts varied weather patterns across the country, with rain or thundershowers expected in several divisions, including Dhaka, Khulna, Rajshahi, Barishal, and Chattogram.

As per the latest bulletin from the BMD, “Rain or thundershowers are likely at a few places in the Khulna and Dhaka divisions, with occasional showers predicted in Rajshahi, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions.”

In other parts of Bangladesh, the weather is set to remain predominantly dry, albeit with partly cloudy skies.

The report also warns of moderate to thick fog formation over river basins, with lighter fog likely in other areas. This foggy condition, particularly dense near rivers, may temporarily disrupt inland river transport from late night until morning.

Weather forecast: Light rain in Ctg, Barishal divisions, fog disruptions across country, BMD says

Temperature fluctuations are also on the horizon, with a slight increase in night temperatures and a minor decrease in daytime temperatures expected nationwide.

From Chuadanga, UNB’s correspondent reports that the district town has been experiencing light rainfall since Tuesday night. The local Chuadanga Weather Observatory Centre, under the supervision of Officer-in-Charge Jaminur Rahman, recorded 3 mm of rainfall by 6 am on Wednesday. Additionally, a slight rise in temperature was observed, with the mercury hitting 15.3 degrees Celsius early this morning.

Weather forecast: Fog across the country with light rain in Ctg, BMD says

The forecast suggests continued rainfall in Chuadanga and surrounding areas until Friday, indicating a wet end to the week for the residents.

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Dhaka has ranked third on the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI index of 221 at 8:53 am on Wednesday.

Dhaka’s air was classified as ' very unhealthy', according to the air quality index.

India’s Delhi and Ghana’s Accra occupied the first and second spots on the list, with AQI scores of 241 and 226 respectively.

When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 150 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.

The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.

The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone.

Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.

As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

Dhaka has topped the list of cities worldwide with the worst air quality with an AQI score of 269 at 8:55 am this morning (January 30, 2024).

Dhaka’s air was classified as 'very unhealthy', posing serious health risks to residents, according to the air quality index.

Ghana’s Accra, Uganda’s Kampala and India’s Mumbai occupied the second, third and fourth spots on the list, with AQI scores of 209, 189 and 188 respectively.

When the AQI value for particle pollution is between 101 and 150, air quality is considered ‘unhealthy for sensitive groups’, between 150 and 200 is ‘unhealthy’, between 201 and 300 is said to be 'very unhealthy', while a reading of 301+ is considered 'hazardous', posing serious health risks to residents.

The AQI, an index for reporting daily air quality, informs people how clean or polluted the air of a certain city is and what associated health effects might be a concern for them.

The AQI in Bangladesh is based on five pollutants: particulate matter (PM10 and PM2.5), NO2, CO, SO2, and ozone.

Dhaka has long been grappling with air pollution issues. Its air quality usually turns unhealthy in winter and improves during the monsoon.

As per World Health Organization (WHO), air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year, mainly due to increased mortality from stroke, heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, lung cancer, and acute respiratory infections.

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Mild cold wave is sweeping over three northern districts, according to a met office forecast for the next 24 hours commencing 9am today.

"Mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Dinajpur, Panchagarh and Kurigrram and it may abate from some places", it said.

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.

Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue till noon at places over the country. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may disrupt due to thick fog.

Night and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. Due to prevailing thick fog, cold day condition may prevail at places over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded 28.7 degree Celsius at Teknaf and minimum temperature today was recorded 08.4 degree Celsius at Tetulia.

Ridge of sub continental high extends up to West Bengal and adjoining northwestern part of Bangladesh. Seasonal low lies over South Bay, extending it's trough to North Bay.

The sun sets at 05.25pm today and rises at 06.43am tomorrow in the capital Dhaka.

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