Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers in different areas in the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (May 2). 

According to the Met office bulletin, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places.

"Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Chattogram, Rangamati, Feni, Cox's Bazar and Bandarban and it may continue," it also said.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.
 
Country's maximum temperature on Monday was recorded 38 degrees Celsius at Bandarban while today's minimum temperature 19.4 degrees Celsius was recorded at Tetulia.

The highest rainfall was recorded 7 mm at Gopalganj for last 24 hours till 6am today.

The sun sets at 6:27pm today and rises at 5:24 am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1309 HRS, MAY 02, 2023
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