Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 5).

According to the Met office bulletin, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country.

The bulletin also predicted that the rainfall activity may continue in the next 72 hours.

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

Country's maximum temperature on Friday was recorded 36.0 degrees Celsius at Rajshahi, while today's minimum temperature 24.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at Bandarban.

The highest rainfall was recorded 141mm at Bandarban in the last 24 hours till 6am today.

The sun sets at 6:40pm today and rises at 5:30am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1354 HRS, AUG 05, 2023
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