Rain predicted in parts of country
The highest temperature yesterday was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Mymensingh, while today's minimum temperature is 24.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (17 August) forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours, commencing at 9am.
"Light to moderate thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds are likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka & Mymensingh divisions," said a Met Office bulletin issued this morning.
Besides, it said, moderately heavy to very heavy falls may occur at places over the country.
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Daytime temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius, and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
The highest temperature yesterday was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Mymensingh, while today's minimum temperature is 24.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
In the last 24 hours (till 6am today), the highest 145 millimeter rainfall occurred in Teknaf.
The sun sets at 6.30pm today and rises at 5.35am tomorrow in Dhaka.
