Bangladesh Meteorological Department reported that rainfall caused by a western low-pressure system is continuing across the country and is expected to persist for the next five days. The agency warned that heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur in parts of Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions until Saturday, with possible temporary waterlogging in some areas of Sylhet. The latest forecast issued at 6 p.m. on Thursday indicated that heavy rain could continue until Monday.

According to the department, rainfall between 44 and 88 millimeters is considered heavy, while more than 88 millimeters is classified as very heavy. In the past 24 hours until Thursday evening, Dinajpur recorded 87 millimeters of rain, Feni 69 millimeters, and Dhaka only one millimeter. The low-pressure area over the southwest and adjoining west-central Bay of Bengal has intensified and remains active, extending into West Bengal and nearby regions.

Meteorologist A.K.M. Nazmul Haque stated that while rainfall will continue nationwide until Monday, heavier downpours are expected in the three northern and northeastern divisions, after which conditions may improve.