Met office forecasts rain; mild heat wave persists in parts of country
The country's highest temperature yesterday was recorded at 37.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today's minimum temperature was 20.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (16 May) forecasted rain in different parts of the country over the next 24 hours commencing from 9am.
"Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes are likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions; at a few places over Dhaka and Chattogram divisions; and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
The bulletin said moderately heavy to heavy rainfall may occur at places over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.
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Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country.
A mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Madaripur, Chandpur and Lakshmipur, and it may continue, the bulletin added.
The country's highest temperature yesterday was recorded at 37.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today's minimum temperature was 20.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
The sun sets at 6:34pm today and rises at 5:15am tomorrow in Dhaka.
