DHAKA, Sept 24, 2024 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that the ongoing mild heat wave sweeping over parts of the country including the capital is likely to abate from most places in the next 24 hours from 9 am today.

"Mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and the districts of Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may abate from most places," it said.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country," it added.

However, the day and night temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Monday was recorded 38.6 degrees Celsius in Dinajpur of Rangpur division while today's minimum temperature was 24.6 degrees Celsius in Bandarban of Chattogram Division.

Rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6 am today was recorded 66 mm in Nikli of Dhaka Division.

The sun sets at 5:53pm today and rises at 5:49 am tomorrow in the capital.