Expect a brief reprieve from the sweltering summer heat, as the weather department has predicted rain or thunder showers in parts of Bangladesh in the next 24 hours. “Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions; at many places over Dhaka and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country" the Bangladesh Meteorology Department said in a weather bulletin on Monday. Also read: Early monsoon showers likely over Bangladesh "Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country,” the department said. The maximum rainfall for the last 24 hours till 9 am was recorded at 89 mm in Chandpur of Chattogram division. Meanwhile, the trough of low extended from Bihar to North Bay across West Bengal and sourthern part of Bangladesh persists.

A warmer condition for over a week in the country gives an impression that the winter  is going to end but meteorologists say mercury may fall again from Tuesday next.