Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over 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 most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Khulna, and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Dhaka, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, day temperature may fall slightly over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and it may rise slightly elsewhere over the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 34.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet, while today’s minimum temperature was 24 degrees Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6.49 pm today and rises at 5.20 am tomorrow in the capital.