Rains may continue in parts of Bangladesh: BMD

“Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and at many places over Dhaka,Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions,” said a Met office bulletin.

The land depression over Odisha and adjoining area weakened into a well-marked low and now lies over Jharkhand and adjoining area, it said.

It is likely to move northeastwards and weaken gradually. Its associated trough extends up to North Bay.

Monsoon is active over northern part and fairly active elsewhere over Bangladesh and modearte over North Bay.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added.

Country’s highest 53 mm rains were recorded in Tangail in 24 hours till 6am on Saturday, reports UNB.