Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind in different parts of the country for the next 120 hours, commencing from 9 am.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions, with hail expected at isolated locations.
The day temperature may rise slightly over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions, while it is expected to remain nearly unchanged elsewhere across the country. Night temperatures are also predicted to remain stable nationwide.
A mild to moderate heat wave is currently affecting Khulna division and the districts of Gopalganj, Patuakhali, and Cox’s Bazar, though it may abate in some areas. On Monday, the highest temperature recorded in the country was 39.2 degrees Celsius at Jashore in Khulna division, while the lowest temperature was 22.2 degrees Celsius at Sylhet in Sylhet division.
In the capital, the sun is set to set at 6:33 pm and rise at 5:17 am tomorrow.