Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours from 9am today (March 19).

According to the BMD bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and  Khulna divisions and at a few places in Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Rangamati and Nilphamari and the region of Sitakunda and it may abate, it added.

Day temperature may fall by 1-3 degrees Celsius and night temperature may fall by (1-2) degrees Celsius over the country..

Country’s maximum temperature on Monday was recorded 34.5degree Celsius at Srimangal and minimum temperature today was 18.4 degrees Celsius jointly at Sayedpur and Tetulia.

Maximum rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 30 millimeters (mm) at Dinajpur..

Trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

The sun sets at 06:10 PM and rises at 06:01am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1209 HRS, MAR 20, 2024
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