Sylhet sits in Bangladesh’s Sylhet basin, a low-lying wetland region of seasonal lakes known as haors, where the monsoon combines with exceptionally heavy rainfall draining off the nearby Meghalaya hills in India.
In Bangladesh’s northeastern haor basin, the city sits near some of the highest rainfall totals in South Asia, driven by monsoon winds forced upward against the Meghalaya hills just across the border in India. This region receives some of the highest rainfall totals in Bangladesh because of its proximity to Cherrapunji and other extremely wet areas just across the Indian border, and flash flooding here can develop very quickly, making radar an essential tool for tracking incoming storm systems. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Sylhet right now?
The live radar map above shows precipitation over Sylhet, Sylhet Division in real time. Blue shades indicate light rain, while yellow, orange, and red mark heavier downpours. If no colored echoes appear over Sylhet, no significant rain is currently being detected.
How often does the Sylhet rain radar update?
The radar refreshes continuously, typically every few minutes, so the map reflects current conditions rather than an hours-old forecast. Press play to animate the most recent frames.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Sylhet?
Yes. Press play on the radar to animate the last few hours of rainfall and watch which way rain cells over Sylhet Division are moving – the clearest way to judge whether a shower will reach Sylhet or pass by.
Is this Sylhet rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.