All maritime ports have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number-3 signal
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.
The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land
Heavy rain and tidal surges triggered by a depression in the Bay of Bengal flooded low-lying areas across several coastal districts yesterday, leaving at least one person dead and thousands marooned.
It is expected to persist today and tomorrow before easing from Saturday
A decision regarding the operation of larger launches on the Barishal-Dhaka route is expected later in the day
All fishing boats, trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice
A low pressure over the Northwest Bay and adjoining areas intensified into a well-marked low and it is likely to intensify further, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said yesterday.
Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as a low-pressure area has been formed over the northwest Bay and adjoining area
Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged
In its regular weather bulletin issued yesterday morning, the BMD also said rainfall may intensify in the following five days after this initial period.
Char people concerned, WDB says no flood risk just now
