In Dhaka, the wind will flow from the south or southeast at speeds between 8 and 12 kph

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Dhaka, Khulna, Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions, the Met office says

As of 9:00am today, the rivers were still overflowing at four key monitoring points, according to the Water Development Board (WDB) in the district

While the mass exodus is expected to gain full momentum from Thursday, the ongoing rainfall has added a layer of concern for holidaymakers

The office-goers, students and others who came out for essential tasks faced difficulties due to the persistent rainfall

Days of continuous heavy rain have inundated low-lying areas in both Chattogram and Sylhet

The situation developed between Wednesday night and Friday morning following continuous rainfall and moderate gusty winds across Bagerhat, according to the Forest Department

Passengers wait as aircraft land safely at Shah Amanat International Airport

Maritime ports asked to lower cautionary signal

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.