Heavy rainfall in Dhaka forecast

Heavy rainfall in Dhaka forecast

Prothom Alo English Desk | May 04, 2019

Cloudy sky in Dhaka. Photo: Jamil KhanDhaka dwellers will experience heavy rainfall and cloudy weather throughout Saturday due to cyclone Fani, says Bangladesh Metrological Department.

“Heavy rainfall will occur in the city while the sky will remain cloudy over the area,” BMD meteorologist Arif Hossain told UNB.

The Met office recorded 70 mm rains during the last 24 hours till 12:00pm on Saturday.

Cloudy sky in Dhaka. Photo: Jamil KhanThe cyclonic storm Fani over Satkhira, Jashore and Khulna regions and adjoining areas moved north-northeastwards further and located over Faridpur-Dhaka region and adjoining areas at 9:00am on Saturday.

It is likely to move in a north-northeasterly direction further, said a met office bulletin.

Under its influence, sky remains cloudy and rain and thunder showers with gusty and squally wind continues in Bangladesh.