DHAKA, June 14, 2025 (BSS) -Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions, and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions in the next 24 hours commencing at 9:00am today.

Moderately heavy falls may also occur at isolated places during the period, the bulletin added.

"Mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Khulna divisions and Dhaka, Naraynganj, Madaripur and kishoreganj districts with possibilities to abate", predicted weatherman Dr Muhammad Abul Kalam Mallik.

During the period, day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Yesterday's maximum temperature was recorded at Dimla station with 38.5 degrees Celsius while today's minimum temperature 24.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at Bandarban station.

In the capital, the sun will set at 6:47pm today and rise at 5:11am tomorrow.