However, parts of Fulgazi and Chhagalnaiya were still waterlogged as of this morning
Officials of the Water Development Board (WDB), however, claimed there is sufficient protection work around the ferry ghat
Incessant rains for the past few days have triggered flash flooding in Feni’s Fulgazi and Parshuram upazilas.
The city recorded 153.6 millimetres of rainfall in the 24 hours leading up to 12:00pm today
Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely in Muhuri basin over next 24 hours
The maritime ports have been advised to hoist local warning signal 3
Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Mongla and Cox's Bazar have been advised to show number-3 signal
Some regions may see heavier rain in next 2-3 days
The low pressure area over the southwestern region of Bangladesh and adjoining areas has intensified
The first heavy downpour of this monsoon since Monday has left most areas of Khulna city under knee-deep water, while adjoining low-lying areas were submerged under waist-high water -- exposing the inefficacy of the Tk 823 crore drainage improvement project of Khulna City Corporation (KCC).
BMD forecasts increased rainfall through the week amid lingering heatwave
Water levels at 17 river stations monitored by the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) have risen, while 95 stations recorded a fall, according to an FFWC bulletin issued yesterday.
The Met office forecasts the onset of sustained monsoon rains starting tomorrow, with heavy downpours likely after Sunday.
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, according to a Met Office bulletin in Dhaka.
In Dhaka, the wind will flow from the south or southeast at speeds between 8 and 12 kph
Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Dhaka, Khulna, Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions, the Met office says
