Heavy seasonal showers led to waterlogging and traffic congestion in several parts of Dhaka this morning. According to Bangladesh Meteorological Department, Dhaka city received 18 mm of rainfall from 6:00am to 9:00am.

As usual, several areas of Dhaka like Mirpur, Kazipara and Shewrapara faced waterlogging problems.

Busy roads and office areas of Tejgaon, Satrasta, Motijheel, Dainik Bangla, Fakirapul, Kakrail, Shantinagar, Nightingale crossing and Bijaynagar also bore the brunt of the morning rains.

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Light to moderate rains/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely to occur at most places over the Khulna division in the next 24 hours, according to BMD's weather forecast.

Also, many places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions are likely to witness similar weather conditions, while moderately heavy to heavy falls at isolated places may occur over the country, said the forecast.

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As the synoptic situation in the forecast shows the monsoon trough is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay, there is no likelihood of rainfall activity stopping in the next 72 hours in the country.