The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued warnings for coastal and maritime areas after a well-marked low over the northwest Bay of Bengal intensified into a monsoon depression. The system, located near 21.3°N and 87.3°E, is expected to move northwestward and cross the north Odisha coast within 24 hours. Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla, and Payra seaports have been advised to hoist local cautionary signal number 3, while inland river ports have been asked to display signal number 1. The department forecasts heavy to very heavy rainfall across most regions over the next 72 hours.

According to the latest bulletin, rainfall has already eased the ongoing heatwave, with Cox’s Bazar recording 101 millimeters of rain in the past 24 hours. Heavy rainfall is expected in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Continuous rain may cause temporary waterlogging in low-lying areas of Dhaka and Chattogram and trigger landslides in hilly parts of Chattogram Division. Authorities have advised residents and local administrations to remain alert.

The Disaster Management and Relief authorities have instructed all relevant agencies to maintain emergency preparedness as the monsoon remains active across the country.