The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (May 26) predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at most places over the eight divisions with heavy to very heavy falls at places over Southern part of the country.

According to the BMD bulletin, light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with heavy to very heavy falls at places over Southern part of the country.

The Deep Depression over West-central Bay and adjoining area moved Northwards intensified into a Cyclonic storm "Remal" first and then into a Severe Cyclonic Storm over Northwest Bay and adjoining area and was centred at 6 am today.

It is likely to move in a northerly direction and may cross sagar island (West Bengal)-Khepupara coast near Mongla by evening or mid night of 26 May 2024.

Under the peripheral effect of the severe Cyclone rain with gusty wind has started over coastal regions of Bangladesh.

The met office added: Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and it may abate.

Day temperature may fall by (1-3) °C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.

Maximum temperature on Saturday was recorded 41.7 degree Celsius at Chuadanga and minimum temperature today was recorded 23.6 degree Celsius at Bandarban.

Maximum rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 42 millimeters (mm) at Hatiya.

The sun sets today at 06:40 pm and rises tomorrow at 05:12 am in the capital.

BDST: 1200 HRS, MAY 26, 2024
MN