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After days of continuous rainfall
across the country, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast more
rain for Thursday as well. Meteorologists said rainfall may intensify in
Dhaka and several southern districts, especially from the afternoon onward.
Heavy showers were recorded in many
parts of the country throughout Wednesday. In the capital, significant rainfall occurred during both
daytime and nighttime hours. According to the Met Office, the highest rainfall-121
millimeters-was recorded in Khepupara of Patuakhali, classified as very heavy
rainfall. Dhaka recorded 65 millimeters of rain.
Although the sky remained cloudy in
the capital since morning, there had been no major rainfall until then. However,
meteorologist Md. Tariful Newaz Kabir said the tendency for rain could increase
as the day progresses. Alongside coastal regions, Dhaka may also experience
rain accompanied by gusty winds.
Earlier, the weather office had
issued a 96-hour forecast on Wednesday warning of heavy to very heavy rainfall in different regions
of the country. In line with that forecast, rain began from Tuesday afternoon
and spread further across the country on Wednesday.
The ongoing rainfall has already
triggered flood-like conditions in several northeastern districts. Water levels
in the Kangsha and Someshwari rivers in Netrokona and the Manu River in
Moulvibazar are flowing above danger levels. Waterlogging and flooding have
also been reported in low-lying areas of Sylhet, Sunamganj, Habiganj,
Netrokona, and Moulvibazar.
The Meteorological Department said intermittent rainfall may continue in different parts of the country until next Monday.