DHAKA, Mar 18, 2024 (BSS) – Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi,  Khulna and Barishal divisions in the next 24 hours begins from 9am today.

“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi,  Khulna and Barishal divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country”,  according to the BMD release.

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the district of Cox’s Bazar and the region of Sitakunda and  it may continue, it added.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.

Trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Country’s maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded 36.6 degree celsius at Cox’s Bazar and minimum temperature today was recorded 13.5 degree celsius at Tetulia.

The sun sets today at 06-09 PM and sunrises tomorrow at  06-04 AM  in the capital.