Rainfall to intensify as low forms over Bay of BengalThe Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast increased rainfall in the southern regions of the country due to the formation of a low-pressure system over Gangetic West Bengal and surrounding areas. However, the heavy rainfall is expected to subside after 24 hours,” Meteorologist Hafizur Rahman said. In a weather alert, the Met Office warned of heavy rainfall in three southern divisions. It also warned that due to very heavy rainfall, there is a risk of landslides in hilly areas of the Chattogram Division. The BMD classifies rainfall exceeding 88mm over a period of 24 hours as very heavy, while 44-88mm is heavy, 23-43mm moderately heavy, 11-22mm moderate, and 1-10mm light.

Source: bd News24 July 07, 2025 06:09 UTC