Light rain brings temporary relief in Dhaka amid sweltering heat

Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over the country and it may continue: Met Office

Dhaka, Sept 21 - Dhaka residents received a much-needed respite from scorching heat as rain swept through the capital on Saturday morning.

The downpour started around 11 am, bringing the temperature down slightly.

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rains across the country in 24 hours from 9am today (September 21).

“Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at many places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions, at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country,” said a Met office bulletin.

Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over the country and it may continue.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, Met Office added.

Country’s highest temperatures were recorded in Netrokona at 38.5 degree Celsius over the past 24 hours while the lowest temperature was 24.8 degree Celsius in Bandarban.-UNB