Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am. “Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions,” stated a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the bulletin also mentioned that moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at certain locations across the country. It forecasted a slight drop in both day and night temperatures nationwide. On Monday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.6 degrees Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj, while the minimum temperature today was noted at 23.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
In the past 24 hours leading up to 6 am today, Teknaf recorded the highest rainfall with 61 millimeters. Residents in Dhaka can expect the sun to set at 6:17 pm today and rise at 5:40 am tomorrow.