Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) in its regular bulletin on Sunday (June 18) predicted the ongoing mild to moderate heat wave may abate at some places in the country.
“Mild to moderate heat wave was sweeping over Rajshahi division and the districts of Tangail, Jashore, Kushtia and Chuadanga and it may abate from some places Mild heat wave was sweeping over the districts of,” said the Met Office bulletin.
“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Rajshahi, Chattogram and Dhaka divisions and at a few places over Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” the bulletin added. However, the day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Country's maximum temperature on Saturday was recorded 39.3 degrees Celsius at Rajshahi while Sunday’s minimum temperature 21.0 degrees Celsius was recorded at Rajarhat.
The highest rainfall was recorded 126 mm at Sitakunda in Chattogram in 24 hours till 6:00 am on Sunday.
The sun sets at 6:48pm on Sunday and rises at 5:11 am today (Monday) in the capital.
