Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted the ongoing mild to moderate heat wave is likely to continue at different places over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am today (June 12).

According to the BMD weather bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Mild heat to moderate heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Madaripur, Gopalganj, Narayanganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Chapainawabganj, Cumilla, Chandpur, Khagrachhari, Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Jashore, Chuadanga, Kushtia, Magura, Barishal, Patuakhali and Bhola.

"Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Due to excessive moisture content the discomfort may persist," it added. 

Country's maximum temperature on Monday was recorded 38.3 degrees Celsius at Rajshahi. While, today's minimum 23.5 degrees Celsius was recorded at Bandarban.

Rainfall for the last 24 hours commencing 6 am today was recorded 131mm at Sylhet.

The sun sets at 6:47 pm today and rises at 5:11 am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1409 HRS, JUNE 12, 2024
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