SYLHET: The second Test between Bangladesh and Pakistan is under serious threat from weather interruptions, with heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast to impact the match, scheduled to start at Sylhet International Cricket Stadium on Saturday.
According to the latest weather reports, the first day of the Test is expected to be disrupted by unstable conditions, with unsettled weather likely to persist across the opening four days of the match, scheduled from May 16 to 20.
Morning conditions are forecast to remain humid and highly unstable, with thunderstorms and rain expected to dominate the early sessions. Temperatures are likely to hover around 30°C, with a “feels like” temperature rising close to 36°C.
South-easterly winds of around 9 km/h are expected, with gusts reaching up to 26 km/h, while humidity levels may remain high at 78 percent. Cloud cover could peak at around 95 percent, creating further challenges for play.
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The probability of precipitation is estimated at 89 percent, with around 11.7 mm of rainfall expected and visibility potentially dropping to 5 km. A dew point of 24°C is also likely to add to already muggy conditions.
Afternoon conditions are expected to remain mostly cloudy after early thunderstorms, although temperatures may rise slightly to a maximum of 32°C, with a “feels like” reading of up to 39°C.
The chance of thunderstorms remains moderate at 53 percent, while cloud cover is expected to stay heavy at around 88 percent. The UV index is forecast at 4, indicating moderate exposure levels.
Winds will continue from the south-east at 9 km/h with similar gusts, while rainfall estimates remain steady at around 11.7 mm over approximately two and a half hours of precipitation.
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