Muyabia labony ; Dhaka – Following two days of grueling heatwave conditions that scorched 13 southern districts of Bangladesh—pushing Dhaka’s temperature to 35.3°C on Saturday—a sudden heavy downpour on Sunday morning brought relief from the heat but unleashed massive civic distress.
The capital recorded 33 millimeters of rainfall until 6:00 AM, submerging major roads and narrow alleys across the city.
The early morning rain immediately disrupted life for working-class citizens and commuters, leaving many stranded.
After a brief one-hour intermission, another heavy spell of rain recommenced at 7:30 AM, intensifying the waterlogging and turning morning commutes into a severe struggle.
Key transport hubs, including the Mirpur 10 roundabout, were seen completely flooded with knee-deep water by 6:45 AM.
Sharp Fall in Temperature
The rain drastically brought down the capital’s temperature by over 6 degrees Celsius. At 6:00 AM today, Dhaka recorded a cool 22.1°C, a steep decline from yesterday’s sweltering 28.2°C at the same hour.
Meteorological Department Alerts & Forecasts
According to a specialized weather bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) at 7:00 AM, the sky over Dhaka and adjoining regions will remain partially cloudy until noon.
More rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds blowing from the south or south-west at speeds of 10–15 km/h are expected throughout the day.
The BMD further warned that heavy rain coupled with Kalbaishakhi (nor’wester) squalls might sweep over Dhaka and various parts of the country. Inland river ports in regions including Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Kushtia, Faridpur, Madaripur, Cumilla, Noakhali, and Sylhet have been advised to hoist Riverine Warning Signal Number 1, with wind speeds potentially clocking 45–60 km/h from the west or north-west.
Meanwhile, the sunset in Dhaka today will be at 6:35 PM, and tomorrow, Monday, the sun will rise at 5:15 AM.
Quick Overview Table
| Metric / Parameter | Recorded Data / Value |
| Total Rainfall Recoded (Until 6 AM) | 33 mm |
| Dhaka Temperature (May 17, 6 AM) | 22.1°C (Dropped by 6.1°C) |
| Expected Wind Speeds (Storm Zones) | 45 – 60 km/h |
| River Port Alert Status | Warning Signal No. 1 Hoisted |