Heavy rain pounds several parts of country

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DHAKA, July 26, 2017 (BSS) – Rain pounded several parts of the country particularly in Dhaka city throwing life out of gear as the monsoon rain has continued since the past few days.

Torrential rain led to a deluge-like situation in low-lying areas of the country, including Chittagong and Dhaka cities.

An official of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) told BSS that 56 millimeters were recorded in Dhaka city from 6am to 12 noon today. The rainfall would start decreasing from tomorrow.

Due to active monsoon heavy to very heavy rainfall is likely to occur at places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong divisions during the next 24 hours commencing at 10 am of today, a Met Office weather bulletin said.