BMD predicts landslide for Ctg division amid forecast of heavy rainfall

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that landslides may occur at places over the hilly regions of the Chattogram division due to very heavy rainfall. Rain or thundershowers are also likely across the country. 

“Due to very heavy rainfall, landslides may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division,” according to a heavy rainfall warning issued by BMD on Wednesday morning.

It said due to an active Southwest Monsoon, heavy (44-88mm /24hrs) to very heavy (> 88mm/24hrs) rainfall is likely to occur at places over Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna & Barishal divisions. Besides, temporary waterlogging may occur at places over Dhaka, Chattogram and Khulna metropolitan areas.

The BMD's regular weather bulletin said, "Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur division with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions." 

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged.

The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 34.8 degrees Celsius in Dimla under Rangpur Division, while Wednesday’s minimum temperature was 22.7 degrees Celsius in Tangail.

Feni experienced the highest 399 millimetres (mm) of rainfall in the last 24 hours, while 27 mm of rainfall occurred in Dhaka. 

The sun sets at 6:50 pm on Wednesday and rises at 5:18 am on Thursday in the capital.