Bangladesh Metrological Department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in five divisions of the country in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday.
“Due to active monsoon heavy (44-88 mm / 24hrs) to very heavy (289 mm I 24hrs) rainfall is likely at places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions during 2 4 hours commencing 9 am today,” said a Met office bulletin.
Incessant rains throw life out of gear in Dhaka; landslides likely in Ctg
Due to heavy rainfall, landslide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division, it added
The low pressure area over North Bay of Bengal and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh-West Bengal persists. Monsoon trough runs through Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across central part of Bangladesh.
Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong elsewhere over North Bay.
Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Khulna and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country.
