Rain

First washout in 16 yrs

The French Open suffers its first complete washout since 2000 on Monday when all scheduled matches were cancelled due to heavy rain.
30 May 2016, 18:00 PM

Many feared buried by mudslides in Sri Lanka

A massive landslide triggered by torrential rains buried homes in three villages in the central hills of Sri Lanka, and more than 200 families were missing and feared buried under the mud and debris, the Sri Lankan Red Cross says.
18 May 2016, 10:24 AM

Rain respite amid sweltering heat

A much needed rain accompanied by heavy thunderstorm swept most parts of the country, including capital Dhaka, after weeks of sweltering heat. The good news is, more rain is yet to come.
1 May 2016, 13:36 PM

15 killed in Arunachal landslide

At least 15 labourers are killed as a massive landslide triggered due to incessant rain hit a labour camp in Tawang district of northeastern Indian state of Arunachal Pradesh.
22 April 2016, 11:36 AM

Rain likely in Dhaka today

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places in Dhaka today, the met office says.
15 April 2016, 08:18 AM

Upbeat Tigers hope rain stays away

As it stands at the moment, Bangladesh will go through to the Super 10s of the ICC World Twenty20 by virtue of a better net run-rate if their final qualifying game against Oman at Dharamsala is a washout today. And if we go by the weather forecast, there is a strong possibility of that after two abandoned games on Friday due to heavy rain.
12 March 2016, 18:00 PM

Tamim shines in washout

Bangladesh's abandoned ICC World Twenty20 qualifier against Ireland at Dharamsala last night will be remembered for one fine knock
11 March 2016, 18:00 PM

[WATCH] Monkeys rejoice after untimely shower

Having a hard day at work? Here is a group of jumping monkeys to lighten your day!
8 March 2016, 09:35 AM

Rain on the cards, gloomy sky to persist today

Rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind, are likely to occur throughout the country.
24 February 2016, 06:28 AM

Cold wave likely from Saturday

Jodi Borshe Magher Shes, Dhonnyo Rajar Punya Desh -- If it rains at the end of Magh (10th month of the Bengali calendar), the kingdom would prosper, said ancient wise soothsayer and astrologer Khona in a popular verse.
20 January 2016, 18:00 PM

Rain cools down Dhaka

Dhaka cools down in a wave of rain around noon today – a respite for city dwellers from the heat that has been persisting for the last few days.
5 October 2015, 06:56 AM

Ctg landslide kills mother, daughter

A woman and her five-year-old daughter were killed in a rain-triggered landslide in Chittagong this morning.
21 September 2015, 08:17 AM

Eid rush, rain cause 20km-tailback on highway

Thousands of passengers face untold sufferings on Dhaka-Tangail highway due to a 20-kilometre tailback caused by incessant rain and heavy pressure of vehicles ahead of Eid-ul-Azha since early morning.
21 September 2015, 06:16 AM

Rain of relief in Dhaka

Dhaka is swept by a brief period of rain this morning that offered relief from the heat that had surged for the last two days.
19 September 2015, 06:03 AM

1 dead, 22 missing in torrential rain in Japan

One dead and 22 missing after record-breaking rain pounded the Kanto and Tohoku regions, causing widespread flooding and resulting in an evacuation advisory being issued to more than 1 million residents.
11 September 2015, 05:18 AM

Japan floods: City of Joso hit by 'unprecedented' rain

Areas of Japan are on high alert as heavy rains and flooding continue for a second day, following Typhoon Etau.
10 September 2015, 05:55 AM

Drizzle causes gridlock

People's sufferings continue as rains keep on pouring in Dhaka. Several streets remain inundated, causing acute gridlock. According to Met office, rain may fade later in the day.
2 September 2015, 05:18 AM

Teenager killed in Cox’s Bazar landslide

A teenage girl is buried in landslide triggered by torrential downpour in Cox’s Bazar Sadar upazila this morning.
1 September 2015, 07:17 AM

Minor drowns in Dhaka’s flooded road

A minor girl drowns in a flooded road at Kathalbagan in Dhaka.
21 August 2015, 06:53 AM

Day 2 washed out

Match officials call off play for day 2 of the 2nd Test between Bangladesh and South Africa at Mirpur stadium due to incessant rain from early morning.
31 July 2015, 04:00 AM