Bangladesh meteorological department (BMD) today (Sep 13) said mild heat wave is sweeping over Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and the districts of Dhaka, Tangail, Kishoreganj, Narayanganj, Rajshahi, Bogura, Sirajganj, Nilphamari, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may abate from some places.

BMD made this forecast for the next 24 hours begins from 9am today.

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country, according to met office forecast.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded 37.4 degree Celsius at Mymensingh district while today's minimum temperature 23.8 degree Celsius was recorded at Bandarban district.

Maximum rainfall for the last twenty-four hours till 6am today was recorded 378 millimeters (mm) at Cox's Bazar.

The sun sets at 6.04pm today and rises at 5.45am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1542 HRS, SEP 13, 2024
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