A deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is set to bring heavy to very heavy rainfall across Bangladesh, with risks of flash floods, landslides, and waterlogging in major cities. The system has intensified sea conditions, generating strong pressure gradients over the northern Bay and triggering gusty winds near the centre. 3, while fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay have been instructed to remain in safe harbour until further notice. Forecasts show that between Thursday 3pm and the next 48 hours, Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions may experience between 44–88mm (heavy) and up to 188mm (very heavy) rainfall within 24 hours. The weather system developed from a low-pressure area over the Bay on Wednesday, intensified into a depression by night, and strengthened into a deep depression by Thursday morning.

Source: bd News24 October 02, 2025 19:36 UTC