Khulna records highest rainfall in six years

KHULNA, Sept 15 (UNB): Khulna recorded on Thursday its highest rainfall in six years, after the district witnessed 146 mm of rainfall in 24 hours till morning, according to the local weather office.

"The district recorded the highest rainfall in six years triggered by the low pressure over the Bay of Bengal in 24 hours till 6am on Thursday", said Md Amirul Azad, assistant meteorologist of Khulna Meteorological Office.

The low-lying areas of the district, including Nirala, Mujgunni, Boyra and Prantika, went under water following incessant rains, causing immense sufferings to the SSC examinees. The exams began this morning.

Encroachments of canals and the slow pace of construction of storm water drains are the main reasons behind waterlogging in the district, according to residents

However, the district will see more rains in the next couple of days as the monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh, the Met office has predicted.