heavy rainfall

Dhaka records highest 206mm rainfall in 24 hours

Rainwater inundated several roads in Dhaka, disrupting movement

'Heavy' to 'very heavy' rainfall likely in Dhaka, 5 other divisions

Waterlogging may occur in Dhaka, Chattogram

Rainfall causes Tk 133.43cr loss in Jashore fisheries

Continuous rainfall this year has caused losses of Tk 133.43 crore in Jashore’s fisheries sector, according to the district fisheries office.

Cyclone Sitrang to cross Barishal, Ctg by tomorrow

Cyclone Sitrang, currently located around 495 kilometre South-Southwest of Payra port and advancing towards the coast at a speed of 15 km, will cross between Barishal and Chattogram near Khepupara by tomorrow (October 25, 2022) morning, the met office said.

Floodwater recedes in the north

The flood situation in the country’s northern region has been improving since the onrush of upstream water started to recede on Tuesday night.

Flood situation likely to get worse, cry for help grows louder

The floods wreaking havoc in the country’s northern and north-eastern districts may worsen as water levels in already overflowing rivers could continue to rise over the next two days, according to the Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre. 

Most areas in Rangpur inundated after record rainfall

Nonstop rain, over the last 12 hours, has caused unprecedented waterlogging in most areas of Rangpur district.

Landslide kills two in Rangamati

Two people, including a child, were killed and five others injured in a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall yesterday in KPM Kalabagan area of Rangamati’s Kaptai upazila.

2 killed in Rangamati landslide

Two people have been buried under mud following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Kaptai upazila of Rangamati.

September 27, 2020
September 27, 2020

Most areas in Rangpur inundated after record rainfall

Nonstop rain, over the last 12 hours, has caused unprecedented waterlogging in most areas of Rangpur district.

July 9, 2019
July 9, 2019

Landslide kills two in Rangamati

Two people, including a child, were killed and five others injured in a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall yesterday in KPM Kalabagan area of Rangamati’s Kaptai upazila.

July 8, 2019
July 8, 2019

2 killed in Rangamati landslide

Two people have been buried under mud following a landslide triggered by heavy rainfall in Kaptai upazila of Rangamati.

February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019

Hailstorm kills several thousand birds in Narail

Several thousand birds, mostly migratory birds, are killed in 'Anurima Eco Park' in Narail’s Kalia upazila as hailstorm coupled with rain ripped through the country in last few days.

February 27, 2019
February 27, 2019

Five madrasas badly damaged

Five madrasa houses in Sadar and Kalapara upazilas were badly damaged due to sudden rainfall and gusty winds that lashed through different areas of the district on Monday.

July 5, 2018
July 5, 2018

Heavy rains worsening Rohingya sufferings

Executive Director of United Nations Fund for Population Activities (UNFPA) Natalia Kanem has said the heavy rainfall in the Rohingya camps in Cox's Bazar and its impact are already compounding the sufferings of the Rohingyas, even as they try to rebuild their lives.

June 12, 2018
June 12, 2018

Landslides kill 12 in Rangamati, Cox’s Bazar

At least 12 people are killed in separate incidents of landslides triggered by heavy rainfall in Rangamati and Cox’s Bazar, police say.

April 30, 2018
April 30, 2018

Thunder, rain showers likely in next 72hrs

As the country has been experiencing heavy rainfall brought by the Kalbaishakhi storm, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department's weather forecast says that the rain and thunder showers are likely to continue across the country for the next 72 hours.

April 29, 2018
April 29, 2018

Water vessel services of Sadarghat suspended

Bangladesh Inland Water Transport Authority (BIWTA) suspends all types of water vessels services from Sadarghat launch terminal in Dhaka due to stormy weather.

September 10, 2017
September 10, 2017

Heavy rainfall likely in parts of country till 2 pm tomorrow

Heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places over the country in 24 hours ending at 2:00 pm tomorrow, says Rashaduzzaman, a Meteorologist at Bangladesh Meteorological Department.