Tag Archives: Bangladesh

Parts of southern Asia and south-west Pacific braced for severe weather

Posted on 1 April, 2016 by Met Office Press Office

Residents in parts of southern Asia and the south-west Pacific are bracing themselves for potentially severe weather this weekend. Of particular concern is the potential for flash floods, landslides and avalanches in Pakistan, while Bangladesh and the north-east Indian district … Continue reading →

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One metre of rain to fall in the Bay of Bengal

Posted on 29 July, 2015 by Met Office Press Office

Parts of the Ganges Delta have already seen over 240mm of rain in just 24 hours and coastal areas to the north of the Bay of Bengal are expected to receive over 1000mm over the coming 48 to 72 hours. … Continue reading →

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Climate modelling in Bangladesh

Posted on 5 August, 2010 by Met Office Press Office

Climate change is likely to intensify the natural hazards that Bangladesh already faces, posing a critical challenge to development initiatives in the country. A collaborative project between UKaid from DFID, the Met Office Hadley Centre and the Bangladesh University of Engineering and … Continue reading →

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