Less rainfall, more temperature likely in June

The met office predicted that Bangladesh is likely to experience slightly below-normal rainfall and above-normal temperatures in June, 2026. 

 The Long-Range Forecasting Expert Committee of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) confirms this.

 Officials said the southwest monsoon was expected to advance across the country in the first half of the month, but overall rainfall was likely to remain slightly below seasonal averages.

The forecast was disclosed following a regular meeting of the expert committee held at the Storm Warning Centre, Dhaka on Monday.

 BMD Director (acting) and committee chairman Mohammad Mominul Islam said both daytime and night time temperatures are expected to remain higher than normal in the current month of June. 

He also warned that two to three mild to moderate heat waves may affect different parts of the country.