Dhaka: Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am. “Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur division; at many places over Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the forecast also noted a slight fall in day and night temperatures across the country. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded at 35.2 degrees Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj, while today’s minimum temperature was 24.8 degrees Celsius in Bandarban.
Residents of the capital can expect the sun to set at 6:49 pm today, with a sunrise at 5:13 am tomorrow, as per the bulletin.