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.
As of 9:00am today, the rivers were still overflowing at four key monitoring points, according to the Water Development Board (WDB) in the district
While the mass exodus is expected to gain full momentum from Thursday, the ongoing rainfall has added a layer of concern for holidaymakers
The office-goers, students and others who came out for essential tasks faced difficulties due to the persistent rainfall
Days of continuous heavy rain have inundated low-lying areas in both Chattogram and Sylhet
The situation developed between Wednesday night and Friday morning following continuous rainfall and moderate gusty winds across Bagerhat, according to the Forest Department
Passengers wait as aircraft land safely at Shah Amanat International Airport
Maritime ports asked to lower cautionary signal
In addition to the flooding, numerous houses have been damaged by the force of the tides
The office also forecast continued rainfall throughout the day.
The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land
