Rain, thundershowers likely across Bangladesh

Rainfall

Dhaka, May 19 -Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains at several places in seven divisions of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday.

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

Day temperature may rise by (1-2)°C over Khulna, Barishaland  Chattogram divisions and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country.

Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Country’s highest temperature was recorded at 34.5 degrees Celsius in Iswardi upazila in Rajshahi on Sunday. - UNB