Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9 am. "Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions and at few places over Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the bulletin also indicated that moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over the country. Day and night temperatures may see a slight drop nationwide. The highest temperature recorded on Saturday was 36.8 degrees Celsius in Sayedpur, while today's minimum temperature was 24.6 degrees Celsius in Teknaf.
In the last 24 hours, up until 06 am today, Teknaf experienced the highest rainfall, measuring 31 millimeters. Residents are advised to stay prepared for the changing weather conditions as the sun sets at 6:19 pm today and rises at 5:40 am tomorrow in Dhaka.