Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing at 9 am. "Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the forecast also indicates that moderately heavy to very heavy falls may occur at places over the country. Day temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius, while night temperature may remain nearly unchanged.
The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded at 35.5 degrees Celsius in Mymensingh, while today's minimum temperature is 24.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. In the last 24 hours, Teknaf experienced the highest rainfall, measuring 145 millimeters. In Dhaka, the sun is expected to set at 6.30 pm today and rise at 5.35 am tomorrow.