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 Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions,” said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the forecast also includes the possibility of moderately heavy to very heavy falls in various areas across the country. Despite the anticipated rain, day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged throughout Bangladesh.
The highest temperature recorded on Tuesday was 35 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today’s minimum temperature was 24 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. In the last 24 hours, up until 6 am today, Cox’s Bazar experienced the highest rainfall, recording 90 millimeters.
Residents of Dhaka can expect the sun to set at 6:29 pm today and rise again at 5:33 am tomorrow as the country prepares for the predicted weather changes.