Rains likely across country; temperature may drop
Besides, mild heat wave is sweeping Dhaka, Tangail, Gopalganj, Rajbari, Sirajganj, Chandpur, Bandarban, Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Jashor and Jhenaidah districts and it may abate from some places, met office bulletin added
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am today (17 May).
"Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions.," said a Met office bulletin.
Besides, mild heat wave is sweeping Dhaka, Tangail, Gopalganj, Rajbari, Sirajganj, Chandpur, Bandarban, Khulna, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Jashor and Jhenaidah districts and it may abate from some places, it added.
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Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, it said.
Country's highest temperature was recorded at 37.7 degrees Celsius in Khulna yesterday (16 May).
