Dhaka, May 31 (V7N) – The deep depression that had formed in the Bay of Bengal has weakened into a clear low-pressure area over Sherpur and adjoining Meghalaya, raising the risk of heavy to very heavy rainfall across seven divisions and potential landslides in hilly regions.

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued this warning on Friday night (May 30), noting that the weather system had moved north and northeast from Satkhira, first turning into a land depression and later diminishing into a low-pressure zone.

Divisions on Alert

The BMD stated that the following divisions are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall in the next 24 hours from 6 PM Friday:

  • Rangpur

  • Khulna

  • Barisal

  • Dhaka

  • Mymensingh

  • Chittagong

  • Sylhet

The situation could result in:

  • Landslides in the hilly districts of Chittagong, Rangamati, Khagrachari, Bandarban, and Cox’s Bazar

  • Waterlogging in parts of Dhaka and Chittagong metropolises

Coastal and Maritime Warnings

In a separate marine alert, the BMD has advised the seaports of:

  • Chittagong

  • Cox’s Bazar

  • Mongla

  • Payra

to hoist local cautionary signal number 3.

Additionally, all fishing boats and trawlers in the North Bay have been instructed to remain in safe shelter until further notice, due to the unstable maritime conditions.

Authorities have urged residents in flood-prone and hilly areas to remain alert, while emergency response teams are on standby to respond to any situation that may arise.

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