BMD forecasts heavy rain in 5 divisions, landslides in Ctg

The capital city and its surrounding areas are experiencing rainfall. This photo was taken from Motijheel on Friday.
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NN Online:

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

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“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 commencing 9 am on Saturday,” said a Met office bulletin.

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