HELEMUL ALAM

With ongoing rainfall across the country, the risk of dengue transmission is expected to rise in the coming months if authorities fail to take necessary preventive measures, experts have warned.

Data from the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) show that at least four dengue patients have died and 2,449 others have been hospitalised so far this year, as of April 28.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning, are likely to occur in many areas of Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.

A few places in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions may also experience rainfall, while moderately heavy to very heavy downpours are expected at isolated locations across Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. This weather pattern is likely to continue until May 3, the BMD added.

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