BMD Warns of Landslides in Ctg Division Amid Heavy Rainfall Forecast

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast that landslide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division due to very heavy rainfall. “Due to very heavy rainfall, landslide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division,” said a heavy rainfall warning issued by BMD this morning.

It said due to active Southwest Monsoon, heavy (44-88mm /24hrs) to very heavy (> 88mm/24hrs) rainfall is likely to occur at places over Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna & Barishal divisions during next 24 hours commencing 10 am of today.  Besides, temporary waterlogging may occur at places over Dhaka, Chattogram and Khulna metropolitan areas.