Heavy Rainfall Warning - Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet - 17.08.2026

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Heavy Rainfall Warning for Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet Divisions - 17.08.2026

Ongoing: Rain
Orange severity
Language:
en-us
Category:
Met
Urgency:
Immediate
Severity:
Severe
Certainty:
Likely
Response Types:
Prepare
Time period
  • Issued Mon 17 Aug 2026 07:46
  • Effective: Mon 17 Aug 2026 02:00
  • Expires: Wed 19 Aug 2026 02:00
Area

Khulna

Barisal

Chittagong

Sylhet

Event Description

Due to Monsoon Depression over Southwestern part of Bangladesh-West Bengal Coast and adjoining Northwest Bay, heavy (44-88mm/24hours) to very heavy (>88mm/24hours) rainfall is likely to occur at places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions during next 48 hours commencing from 08 AM today (17.08.2026)

Instructions
Due to heavy to very heavy rainfall, temporary waterlogging may occur at places over these regions and landslides may also occur at places over the hilly regions of Chattogram division. Residents in low-lying areas should take precaution against waterlogging, and residents in hilly areas of Chattogram division should remain alert for possible landslides.