Due to the impact of Cyclone Rimal, heavy rains with gusty winds have been falling in various parts of the country including the capital since Monday morning. It will continue on Tuesday as well, the Meteorological Department said.

Cyclone Rimal weakened and became a deep depression over land. At the same time, the emergency signal has been reduced to 3. It is gradually weakening but its impact will remain till Tuesday night, the Met office said.

Meteorologist Shahnaz Sultana told Jago News on Monday night that although Cyclone Rimal has crossed the coast, it is still in Jessore and adjoining areas. As a result of which there is heavy and excessive rain across the country. On Tuesday too, there is a risk of continuous rain and storm in various parts of the country including the capital. It will remain in effect till Tuesday night in coastal areas. There may be drizzle in Dhaka till Tuesday afternoon.

Cyclone Rimal crossed the coast late Sunday evening and raged through the night. Then on Monday at 11 am it gradually weakened and turned into a deep depression. However, under the influence of Rimal, there were storms and rains across the country on Monday. The situation is the same in the capital Dhaka. The roads in different areas of Dhaka have been seen to sink due to continuous rain. People from all walks of life in the city have suffered due to the rain throughout the day.

The Meteorological Department said in their latest forecast that severe cyclonic storm Rimal, located in the North-West Bay of Bengal and adjoining areas, has moved over land to the north and crossed the coast. It is positioned as a deep depression over Jessore and adjoining areas. It may move further northeast and weaken into a low pressure area, shedding more rain.