Bangladesh Metrological Department predicted heavy to very heavy rainfall in five divisions of the country in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Saturday.

‘Due to active monsoon heavy (44-88 mm / 24hrs) to very heavy (289 mm I 24hrs) rainfall is likely at places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions during 2 4 hours commencing 9 am today,’ said a Met office bulletin.

Incessant rains throw life out of gear in Dhaka; landslides likely in Ctg

Due to heavy rainfall, landslide may occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division, it added.

Source: United News of Bangladesh