Dhaka, July 1 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has warned of potential short-term flooding in three regions this July, despite anticipating normal rainfall throughout the month.

The warning was released on Wednesday in the department's long-range weather forecast bulletin for July.

This forecast arrives closely following a dry June, during which the country recorded around 29.4 percent less rainfall than average, alongside multiple spells of "mild-to-moderate" heatwaves across different regions.

Nurul Karim, the acting director of the BMD, said: "Water levels in the country's major rivers are expected to rise overall this month. Moreover, heavy rainfall could trigger flood situations in the northern, north-eastern, and...