# Met Office Forecasts Heavy Rain Across Bangladesh, Warns of Potential Flooding

*The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecasted rain in various parts of the country within the next 24 hours.*

July 26, 2026 · Bangladesh

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecasted rain in different parts of the country within the next 24 hours starting from 9 am. Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are expected in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, and at a few places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Mymensingh divisions. Moderately heavy falls may also occur in some areas.

## FAQs

- **When will the rain start?** The rain is expected to start from 9 am in the next 24 hours.
- **Which divisions will be most affected?** Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions are likely to experience more rain.
- **What should people expect in terms of temperature?** Day temperature is expected to remain nearly unchanged, while night temperature may rise slightly.
- **Where was the highest rainfall recorded recently?** The highest rainfall of 36 millimetres in the last 24 hours was recorded in Srimangal.

## Sources

- BSS

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Source: https://pulsetoday.com.bd/en/bangladesh/met-office-forecasts-rain-bangladesh