DHAKA, April 30, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast that rain or thundershowers, accompanied by lightning and temporary gusty winds, are likely to occur at many places across the country during the next 24 hours starting from 9 am today.

"Rain/thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty winds are likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Mymensingh divisions," the BMD bulletin said.

A trough of low pressure extends from West Bengal to the North Bay across the southwestern part of Bangladesh.

Additionally, both day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country.

The country's maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 35.1 degrees Celsius in Teknaf, while the minimum temperature today was 19.8 degrees Celsius at Ishurdi in Pabna District.

The sun sets at 6:27 pm today and will rise at 5:25 am tomorrow in the capital.