The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has recorded 175 millimetres of rainfall in Dhaka over the past 24 hours, marking the capital’s second-highest daily rainfall in the last 17 years. The highest 24-hour rainfall was recorded in 2009, when the city received 333 millimetres.

Meteorologist AKM Nazmul Haque said Sunday’s rainfall was the highest since 2009, attributing the downpour to the active southwest monsoon over Bangladesh. He noted that such heavy rainfall is typical during the monsoon season.

He said 160 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Chattogram, 113 millimetres in Cox’s Bazar, 140 millimetres in Ambagan and 111 millimetres in Faridpur.

Nazmul Haque said rainfall is likely to continue across different parts of the country over the next five days as the monsoon remains active. Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions are expected to experience moderate to very heavy rainfall in some areas.

According to the forecast for 13 July, rain or thundershowers are likely at most places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions, and at many places in Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Some areas may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall. Daytime temperatures may rise slightly, while night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged.

On 14 July, rain or thundershowers are likely at many places in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and at a few places in the rest of the country. Heavy rainfall is expected in parts of Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions. Both day and night temperatures may increase slightly.

On 15 and 16 July, many places in Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions, along with a few places elsewhere in the country, are likely to receive rain or thundershowers. Some areas in these divisions may experience moderate to heavy rainfall, while day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged.

Meanwhile, the death toll from floods and landslides in five districts has risen to 51. The fatalities include three in Rangamati, six in Bandarban, 28 in Cox’s Bazar, 13 in Chattogram and one in Moulvibazar.

A total of 39 people have also been injured, including one in Khagrachhari, two in Bandarban, 24 in Cox’s Bazar and 12 in Chattogram.