Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over two divisions and weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

"Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country", according to met office forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9am today (May 23).

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Madaripur, Gopalganj, Sylhet, Chattogram, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Bandarban, Khulna, Mongla, Satkhira, Chuadanga, Khepupara and Bhola and it may continue.

Country's maximum temperature on Wednesday was recorded 37.8degree Celsius at Sitakunda and minimum temperature today was recorded 23.4 Celsius at Bogura.

Highest rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 80 millimeters(mm) at Bogura.

The low pressure area over Southwest Bay and adjoining area now lies over West central Bay and adjoining Southwest Bay. It is likely to intensify further.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. Due to increase of moisture incursion the discomfort may increase.

The sun sets today at 06:38 pm and rises tomorrow at 05:12 am in the capital.

BDST: 1229 HRS, MAY 23, 2024
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