Rain forecast for Thursday by Met office

The Met office says heavy rains throughout Bangladesh, induced by active monsoon winds, might begin to slowly subside from Thursday.

Forecast Official Arif Hossain told bdnews24.com on Wednesday that they expected the weather to be normal after Friday.

“Heavy rains continued in many parts of the country for the last few days. They will continue on Wednesday, but will start to ease from Thursday.”

In its forecast for Wednesday, the Met office said parts of Dhaka, Chittagong, Khulna, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Sylhet divisions might face thunder storms.

Parts of Dhaka, Chittagong, Barisal and Sylhet divisions may record heavy rainfall, the forecast said.

It has suggested hoisting of cautionary signal No 3 at ports as the monsoon remains strong over the north Bay.

Fishing boats and trawlers in the northern Bay have been ordered to stay close to the shore until further notice.

The Met office has recorded 26mm rain between 6am and 9am on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, downpours since Tuesday have left many streets in Dhaka inundated causing traffic disruptions.

It has been drizzling since Wednesday morning in Dhaka adding woes to the dwellers as roads remain under water.