Bangladesh, July 10 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) says the well-marked low-pressure system over northwestern Madhya Pradesh and adjoining areas in India has weakened into a low-pressure area.

Meteorologist Kazi Jebunnesa, however, said rainfall across the country is likely to continue until Monday.

Continuous rain has fallen in Dhaka since late Thursday night. Speaking to bdnews24.com on Friday afternoon, Jebunnesa said rainfall in the capital had remained relatively light despite the persistent showers.

From 6am on Thursday to 6am on Friday, Dhaka received 28mm of rain, followed by another 15mm between 6am and 9am.

She said Chattogram had recorded the highest rainfall in the country.

Asked how long the rain migh...