Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) on Saturday predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country.
According to the Met office’s regular bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country. The bulletin also predicted that the rainfall activity may continue in the next 72 hours from Saturday morning. However, the day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
Country’s maximum temperature on Friday was recorded 36.0 degrees Celsius at Rajshahi, while Saturday’s minimum temperature 24.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at Bandarban.
The highest rainfall was recorded 141mm at Bandarban in the 24 hours till 6:00am on Saturday.
The sun sets at 6:40pm on Saturday and rises at 5:30am today (Sunday) in the capital.
