DHAKA, April 2, 2024 (BSS) - Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over four

divisions and it may continue and spread in the next 24 hours begins from 9am
today.

"Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and
Barishal divisions and it may continue and spread. Due to excessive moisture
excursion, the discomfort may increase", according to the met office release.

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is
likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions
with hails at isolated places. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary
partly cloudy sky elsewhere 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 Monday was recorded 39.0 degrees Celsius
jointly at Ishurdi and Mongla and minimum temperature today was recorded 18.0
degrees Celsius at Dimla.

Country's highest rainfall for the last twenty-four hours till 6 am today was
recorded 08 millimeters at Sylhet.

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

The sun sets at 06:15 pm today and rises at 05:48 am tomorrow in the capital.