Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued warning for heavy rainfall due to active monsoon mainly in southern regions of the country.

Met office predicted heavy rainfall in the southern regions of the country including the capital and Mymensingh district in the midst of the current flood situation.

"Due to active monsoon, heavy (44-88 mm per 24hrs) to very heavy (>89 mm per 24hrs) rainfall is likely to occur at places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, during the next 48 hours commencing 10:00 am today," said a met office bulletin.

"Due to heavy rainfall, land slide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division," it added.

However, the day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged across country.

Country's maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded 33.7 degrees Celsius in Tetulia while today's minimum temperature 24.0 degrees Celsius was recorded jointly in Rangamati and Bandarban.

Rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6 am today was recorded 188 mm in Cumilla.

BDST: 1453 HRS, AUGUST 22, 2024
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