“Light to moderate rain is likely across the country in next 24hrs”

“Light to moderate rain is likely across the country in next 24hrs”

Dhaka, July 12 - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Friday.

“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said a met office update.

The country’s highest 309 mm rain was recorded in Cox’s Bazar in 24 hours till 6am on Friday.

Meanwhile, Dhaka experienced 60mm rain today. 

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, according to the BMD.

Country’s highest temperatures 36.2 degree Celsius were recorded in Khulna over the past 24 hours till 6 am Friday while the lowest temperature was 23 degree Celsius in Bandarban. 

Meanwhile, the monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.-UNB