Incessant rains likely from next week, says BMD

Different parts of the country, including Dhaka, today experienced light to moderate showers bringing relief from heat and commuting woes for pedestrians.

Officials at the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said 56 millimetres of rain were recorded in the capital from 12pm to 3pm, leaving many city roads under water.

As monsoon approaches fast, Bangladesh might witness incessant rains from June 10, BMD officials said.

"Moderate rains are likely to continue for a day or two, while incessant rains may start from June 10," meteorologist Md Omar Faruque said.   

Light to moderate rains or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds, may occur at many places in Dhaka, Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, the BMD said in its regular bulletin.

A few places in Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions and one or two places in Khulna and Barishal divisions may also witness moderately heavy to heavy showers in the next 24 hours, the Met Office said.

The rains are expected to give people in Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions further relief from the scorching heat.

Besides, a trough of low lies over West Bengal and the adjoining areas of Bangladesh, extending up to North Bay, the bulletin said.

It said the southwest monsoon has advanced up to the Myanmar coast while conditions have been favourable for further advancement of the southwest monsoon.

The day temperature may fall slightly but the night temperature is likely to remain unchanged in the country.