Dhaka, May 31 -- Bangladesh is bracing for continued heavy to very heavy rainfall over the next 24 hours, as a land depression over Sherpur and adjoining Meghalaya weakens into a well-marked low, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
In a bulletin issued on Thursday evening, the BMD warned that widespread rainfall is likely in several divisions including Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet. The bulletin, signed by meteorologist Muhammad Abul Kalam Mallik, categorises heavy rainfall as 44-88mm within 24 hours and very heavy rainfall as exceeding 88mm.
The department further cautioned that due to heavy downpours, landslides may occur in hilly districts such as Chattogram, Rangamati, Ba...