Due to active monsoon, people in eight divisions, including Dhaka, might see light to moderate rain or thundershowers in 24 hours, starting at 9 am today (June 15, 2023).

“Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind are likely to occur at most places over Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Dhaka and Barishal divisions; at a few places over Rangpur and Khulna divisions; and at one or two places over Rajshahi division, with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” said a regular bulletin of the Met Office.

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Meanwhile, a severe heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Jashore and Khulna. A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over Dhaka and Barishal divisions, and rest parts of Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, and it may abate in some places.

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Day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Khulna divisions, and may fall slightly elsewhere in the country. The nighttime temperature may remain nearly unchanged across the country. A trough of westerly low lies over India's West Bengal to north Bay across southwestern part of Bangladesh. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over north Bay.

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