Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted rain or thundershower in parts of the country for the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (April 1).

According to the met office bulletin, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur division with isolated hail storms and moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country.

Day and night temperatures may fall by 1-2°C over the country, says the bulletin.

The lowest temperature in the country was recorded at 18 degrees Celsius in Kishoreganj’s Nikli while the highest temperature was recorded at 34.3 degrees Celsius in Bandarban.

The weather office recorded the highest 63 mm rainfall in Tangail.
Meanwhile, a trough of Westerly low lies over India’s West Bengal and adjoining area of Bangladesh. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay.

BDST: 1429 HRS, APR 01, 2023
SMS