NN Onilne:
Rain or thundershowers are likely across the country including Dhaka with a possibility of a drop in daytime and night temperatures, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
“Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin issued at 9:00 am on Monday for the next 24 hours.
Mild heat wave is sweeping over Gopalganj, Pabna, Sirajganj, Jashore and Patuakhali districts and it may abate.
The BMD also said an extension of a low-pressure area stretches from West Bengal across the southwestern part of Bangladesh to the North Bay.
On Sunday, the highest temperature recorded was 37.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while the lowest was 19 degrees Celsius in Rangpur.
Besides, Dimla in Rangpur recorded the highest rainfall at 86 millimeters over the past 24 hours.
