Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that the country is likely to experience rainfall for three consecutive days starting from tomorrow (September 6) as monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh.

According to the Met office bulletin, due to the monsoon, there is possibility of rainfall in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions for three days from Wednesday, lessening the current intensity of hot weather. 

The remaining parts of the country, however, are likely to experience light to moderate rain during the period, he added.

Earlier, a met release said mild heat wave is sweeping over Sylhet division and the district of Feni and it may abate

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, at a few places over Dhaka, Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions in next 24 hours from 9am today, it said.

Moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at some places over the country, it added.

A low pressure area has also formed over north-west Bay adjoining west central Bay of Andhra-Odisha coast.

Country's maximum temperature on Monday was recorded 37.2 degrees Celsius at Sylhet, while today's minimum temperature was 21.5 degrees Celsius at Khepupara.

The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 45 mm at Hatiya.

The sun sets at 6:13pm today and rises at 5:42am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1600 HRS, SEP 05, 2023
MN