Rains likely across country, temperature may drop
Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country
Rain or thundershowers are likely across the country, including Dhaka, with a possibility of a drop in daytime and night temperatures, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
"Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind are likely at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued at 9am on Monday for the next 24 hours.
Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, it added.
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The sky is expected to remain partly cloudy to cloudy during this period.
A mild heat wave is sweeping over Gopalganj, Pabna, Sirajganj, Jashore and Patuakhali districts and it may abate.
The BMD also said an extension of a low-pressure area stretches from West Bengal across the southwestern part of Bangladesh to the North Bay.
On Sunday, the highest temperature recorded was 37.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while the lowest was 19 degrees Celsius in Rangpur.
Besides, Dimla in Rangpur recorded the highest rainfall at 86 millimeters over the past 24 hours.
