Bangladesh Meteorological Department today (August 30) said that mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Faridpur, Pabna, Sirajganj and Sayedpur and it may continue.

According to the met office bulletin for the next 24 hours, light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country. 

However, the bulletin also said that the day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded 36.5 degrees Celsius at Ishurdi and Chuadanga, while today's minimum temperature was Tetulia 24.0 degrees Celsius.

The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 63 mm at Khepupara.

The sun sets at 6:19pm today and rises at 5:39am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1408 HRS, AUG 30, 2023
MN