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 many places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Mymensingh divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, moderately heavy falls may occur at places over the country. The day temperature may remain nearly unchanged, while the night temperature may rise slightly across the nation. The highest temperature recorded on Saturday was 35.8 degrees Celsius in Tetulia, whereas today's minimum temperature is 24.2 degrees Celsius in Rangamati.
In the last 24 hours, up until 06 am today, the highest rainfall recorded was 36 millimeters in Srimangal. The sun is set to set at 6.45 pm today and will rise at 5.26 am tomorrow in Dhaka.