Met office forecasts rain

City Desk:

Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9 am on Friday.

“Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka & Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions,” said a Met office bulletin issued, reports BSS.

Mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and it may abate.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded 37.2 degree Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division, while today’s minimum temperature was 20.5 degree Celsius in Bandarban.

The sun sets at 6:45 pm on Friday and rises at 5:25 am today in the capital.