In addition to the flooding, numerous houses have been damaged by the force of the tides

The office also forecast continued rainfall throughout the day.

The deep depression formed over the Bay of Bengal is weakening gradually after moving onto land

Heavy rain and tidal surges triggered by a depression in the Bay of Bengal flooded low-lying areas across several coastal districts yesterday, leaving at least one person dead and thousands marooned.

It is expected to persist today and tomorrow before easing from Saturday

A decision regarding the operation of larger launches on the Barishal-Dhaka route is expected later in the day

All fishing boats, trawlers in the North Bay have been advised to remain close to the coast and proceed with caution until further notice

A low pressure over the Northwest Bay and adjoining areas intensified into a well-marked low and it is likely to intensify further, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said yesterday.

Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No 3 as a low-pressure area has been formed over the northwest Bay and adjoining area

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged

In its regular weather bulletin issued yesterday morning, the BMD also said rainfall may intensify in the following five days after this initial period.

Char people concerned, WDB says no flood risk just now

By noon, several areas, including parts of Kajalshah, Akhalia, Subidbazar, Chowhatta Civil Surgeon Office, Majortila, Islampur, Bahubal, Bongobir Road, and some other roads in the city, were inundated

BMD predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka commencing at 9:00am today

The alert instructed residents to refrain from going outside when a hail starts

The intense heat wave sweeping through Chanchra in Jashore is severely disrupting the production of fry (renu) and fingerlings, as temperatures have hovered around 40 degrees Celsius for a week

A severe heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rajbari, Khulna, Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jashore

The Met office also issued a set of directives to stay safe from lightning

Rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Dhaka divisions today, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

In an effort to safeguard public health during the ongoing severe heatwave, Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) is set to launch a Heat Stroke Centre at the DNCC Dedicated COVID Hospital in Mohakhali