Rains likely to drench the country in next 24hr: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Thursday.

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

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the BMD.

The country’s highest temperature 36.2 degree Celsius was recorded in Khulna over the past 24 hours till 6pm on Thursday while the lowest temperature 19.5 degree Celsius was recorded in Sayedpur of Nilphamari till 6am on Friday.

A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay, reports UNB.