Remal to cross over Dhaka on Monday afternoon

The centre of cyclone Remal, currently moving through the eastern part of Jashore, is likely to hit Dhaka around 3pm on Monday.

Azizur Rahman, director of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), said Dhaka will experience gusty winds and heavy showers at the time of its passing.

The storm will gradually lose its strength as it moves further inland, he said during a press conference on Monday morning.

The wind speed in Dhaka at 6am was 59km and 35mm rainfall has been recorded in Dhaka since dawn.

Dhaka weather is expected to return to normal by Tuesday.