DHAKA, May 28, 2025 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted light to moderate rain over parts of country for next 24 hours beginning this morning.

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning and temporary gusty winds are likely to occur in most areas of Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and a few places in Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, the forecast added.

Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected in some parts of Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.

A low-pressure area over the Northwest Bay and adjoining regions has intensified into a well-marked low and is likely to strengthen further.

Southwest monsoon has advanced into Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh and the eastern part of Dhaka division.

Day temperatures across the country may drop by 1-2øC, while night temperatures are expected to decrease slightly.

Country's maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded 38.4 degree Celsius at Sylhet and minimum temperature recorded 24.4 degree Celsius at Bandarban. 

The highest rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 27 millimeters (mm) at Ambagan.

The sunset today at 6.40pm and rises at 5.12am tomorrow in the capital.