Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers in different parts of the country, including Dhaka, over 24 hours — starting from 6pm on Saturday.
“Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions with hails at isolated places," the Met Office said.
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The highest, 101 mm, rainfall was recorded in Sylhet district in the country in 24 hours till 6pm on Saturday.
The country may witness more rain over the next 72 hours, BMD also said.
Meanwhile, a mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Gopalgonj, Rajshahi, Noakhali, Cox’s Bazar, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Satkhira, Patuakhali & Bhola and it may abate.
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Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, reads the MBD bulletin.
The country’s highest temperature, 38.2 degree Celsius, was recorded in Khulna on Saturday.