Heavy rainfall disrupts city life, more showers predicted

A bout of heavy rain drenched Dhaka city this morning, disrupting commute and the workday in general.

Rain started in Dhaka city around 9:00am and lasted for about an hour and a half. The Met office recorded 37mm of rainfall in the capital, said meteorologist Shahinul Islam.

The Met office also recorded 3mm of rainfall between 6:00am yesterday and 6:00am today, he said.

"Rains may continue for a few days more," said meteorologist Shahinul.

People were seen waiting under the canopies of shops during the sudden rain this morning.

Photo: SK Enamul Haq

Many office-goers were late due to lack of transportation and slow traffic during the rain.

According to the regular bulletin of the Met office, "Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, with hails at isolated places over the country."

Mild heatwave is sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Noagaon, Moulvibazar, Jashore and Kushtia and it may abate, it said.

Day temperatures may fall slightly and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Besides, a trough of westerly low lies over India's West Bengal and adjoining area.