Dhaka, July 9 -- Heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected to continue for another day across four divisions of the country due to the active southwest monsoon, according to an alert issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

The weather alert, released Wednesday, stated that the downpour is likely to occur in parts of the Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna, and Barishal divisions between 10am on Wednesday and the next 24 hours.

There is a possibility of landslides in the hilly regions of the Chattogram Division due to intense rainfall. In addition, metropolitan areas in Dhaka, Chattogram, and Khulna may face temporary waterlogging.

Dhaka recorded 77mm of rain in the 24 hours to 6am on Wednesday, Meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir ...