Met office predicts more monsoon rains across country

Amid worsening flood situation in parts of Bangladesh, the meteorological department forecast more downpours in 24 hours commencing 9.00am on Monday due to active monsoon over Bangladesh, reports UNB.

“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisins,” according to a regular Met Office bulletin.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. At the same time, with a temporary gusty wind, its speed may increase from 30 to 40 kph.

Meanwhile, the Met Office recorded the highest 242mm rainfall in Chattogram in 24 hours till 6.00am on Monday.

Due to heavy rainfall, landslides may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, said the met office in their latest warning.