Heavy rain likely in 4 divisions

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a heavy rainfall warning for four divisions of the country. It has also warned about landslides and waterlogging in some areas. 

"Due to active Southwest Monsoon, heavy (44-88mm/24 hrs) to very heavy (>88mm/24hrs) rainfall is likely to occur at places over Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, and Barishal divisions," according to the warning issued on Tuesday (July 8) morning. 

As a result of the heavy rainfall, landslides may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram divisions, the warning adds. 

Temporary waterlogging may also occur at places in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Khulna metropolitan areas.