Brace for more rainfall
The Meteorological Office has issued a fresh weather update indicating that Dhaka and other regions of Bangladesh are expected to experience continued thunderstorms and rainfall over the next few days.
Heavy rainfall has been predicted in several parts of the country, while the southwest monsoon is likely to retreat shortly.
According to a Met Office statement, the extended part of the monsoon currently stretches across Assam, passing through Bihar, West Bengal, and the central parts of Bangladesh.
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This keeps the monsoon active over the country, contributing to unstable weather conditions in many regions.
As per the latest forecast, light to moderate rain, accompanied by gusty winds or thunder, is expected to occur in several locations, including the divisions of Mymensingh and Sylhet.
The divisions of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chattogram are also likely to experience rain over the next 24 hours.
Besides, some areas might witness moderate to heavy rainfall, which could persist for up to 48 hours.
Thunderstorms are likely to persist throughout the week, particularly on Tuesday and Wednesday, as per the Met Office's extended forecast.
