Heavy rain forecast for today

The country may see heavy rain and thunder today, while the sea will grow rough, as monsoon is active across the country, the Met office said.

According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department, most places in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions, and many in Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions will face moderate to very heavy rainfalls.

There has been light to heavy rain in many parts of the country since yesterday due to the impact of low pressure generated in the Bay of Bengal a few days ago, said meteorologist Bazlur Rashid.

He said the situation will improve from August 17 but moderate to heavy rain will begin again from August 19, also due to low pressure in the Bay.

All maritime ports have been asked to hoist local cautionary signal number three as a well-marked low over Northwest Bay and adjoining North Odisha-Gangetic West Bengal coast now lies over Jharkhand and adjoining Gangetic West Bengal area, he added.

He said monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over the North Bay.

According to the Met office, the highest rainfall was recorded till 6:00 am yesterday in Cox's Bazar.