Heavy rainfall warning issued for three divisions

Heavy rainfall warning issued for three divisions

The well-marked low over the Bay of Bengal remains active in the same area, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said. Rainfall activity has increased across the country due to its influence. Thunderstorms may occur nationwide, and extremely heavy rainfall is expected in three divisions over the next 24 hours.

The forecast was issued for the 24-hour period from 9:00 am on Friday, May 15.

The well-marked low over the south-west and west-central Bay of Bengal remains active in the same area. Additionally, an extension of another low over West Bengal and adjoining areas is influencing the country's weather.

Under this influence, light to moderate thunderstorms with gusty or squally winds may occur in most places of Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, in some areas of Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions, and in one or two places of Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions.

Moderate to heavy and extremely heavy rainfall is expected in some parts of Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country.