of climate change in Asia. Monsoon rainfall of Dhaka The Monsoon season begins from June till September. The following is the annual monsoon rainfall for the last few years based on data from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department. In 2000, a total of was recorded. In 2001, a total of was recorded. In 2002, a total of was recorded. In 2003, a total of was recorded. In 2004, a total of was recorded. In 2005, a total of was recorded. In 2006, a total of was recorded. In 2007, a total of was recorded. In 2008, a total of was recorded. In 2009, a total of was recorded. In 2010, a total of was recorded. Extreme weather events Extreme weather events include tropical cyclones, tornadoes, cloudburst and flash floods. In 1956, about 326 millimetres (12.8 in) of rain was recorded in 24 hours in Dhaka. In 1970, a Category-3 tropical cyclone killed 500,000 people in the coastal area, which also had a severe impact in Dhaka. In 1989, a tornado killed 1,300 people in Dhaka Division. In 1991, a Category-5 tropical cyclone ravaged coastal Bangladesh, impacting Dhaka with severe rain and damaging wind. In 2004, a record-breaking 341 millimetres (13.4 in) mm of rain was recorded in Dhaka in 24 hours. In 2009, about 333 millimetres (13.1 in) of rain was recorded in Dhaka in 24 hours. Statistics References Dhaka Dhaka