Very severe cyclonic storm Arnab crossed the coast of Andhra Pradesh, India, early on Wednesday and is now positioned over the state and adjoining areas, according to the latest weather forecast.
The storm is expected to move northwestwards and gradually weaken, while Bangladesh may experience scattered rain and thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds in the coming hours.
The weather forecast, valid for 120 hours from 9:00 am on October 28, said rain or thundershowers could occur at one or two places across the divisions of Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet.
Meanwhile, a mild heat wave affecting Dhaka, Khulna, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, along with the districts of Pabna, Sirajganj, Comilla, Chandpur, Feni, Lakshmipur, Bhola and Barisal, may subside.
Day and night temperatures are likely to fall slightly across the country, offering some relief from the prevailing warmth.
The sun is scheduled to set in Dhaka at 5:22 pm on Wednesday and rise at 6:03 am on Thursday.
