Heatwave continues to sweep over country
The highest temperature was recorded yesterday, at 37.8 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, and today's minimum temperature was 22.3 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division.
A mild heatwave is sweeping over different parts of the country, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
A Met office bulletin said this morning, "Mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Dhaka, Madaripur, Gopalgonj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Patuakhali, Rangamati, Bandarban, Laxmipur & Feni, and it may continue at places."
Besides, it forecasted that light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes are likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions.
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It also said rain may occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderate to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions in the next 24 hours commencing from 9am.
Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said.
The highest temperature was recorded yesterday, at 37.8 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, and today's minimum temperature was 22.3 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division.
The sun sets at 6:24 pm today and is expected to rise at 5:28am tomorrow in Dhaka.
