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 6).

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 Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur and Rajshahi 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 fall by (1-3)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, said bulletin.

Country's maximum temperature on Friday was recorded 34.5 degrees Celsius at Rajshahi, while today's minimum temperature 24.5 degrees Celsius was recorded at Nikli, Sitakunda and Bandarban.

The highest rainfall was recorded 186mm at Bandarban in the last 24 hours till 6am today.

The sun sets at 6:39pm today and rises at 5:30am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1408 HRS, AUGUST 06, 2023
MSK