Incessant rains triggered waterlogging and traffic gridlocks in different parts of the capital on Saturday, disrupting normal life of its residents, UNB reports.
The rains, triggered by active monsoon, started at around 1:00 pm on Friday and continued through Saturday afternoon, inundating lanes in different areas, including at Green Road, Dhanmondi, Malibagh, Mouchak, New Market and Mirpur.
Assistant Meteorologist of Bangladesh Metrological Department Afroza Sultana said two millimeters rain was recorded in Dhaka while 66 mm in Sylhet from 6:00 am to 9:00 am (Saturday).
The waterlogging led to severe traffic jams in some parts of the capital although today (Saturday) is a weekly holiday.
As many of the private offices remain open on Saturday, office goers faced hurdle to reach their destinations due to lack of transports.
Due to active monsoon heavy rainfall is likely at places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions in 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Saturday, according to BMD.
It added that landslide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division due to heavy rainfall.
According to BMD’s latest weather bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, are likely at most places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall in some areas.
A low-pressure area has formed over the North Bay of Bengal and adjacent coastal regions of Bangladesh. The monsoon is active over Bangladesh and moderate to strong over the North Bay.
The daytime temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged, while nighttime temperatures may fall slightly across the country.
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