Rain likely at many places: Met office

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DHAKA, April 3, 2019 (BSS)-Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD)
today predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or
squally wind at many places over the country in 24 hours ending at 9 am
tomorrow.

“There is no heavy rainfall warning today . . . But rain or thunder showers
accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few
places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over
Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Barishal and Khulna divisions with
hails at isolated places,” said a Met office press release here this noon.

Day and night temperature may rise by (1-2)C over the country, the release
said, showing its outlook in 72 hours as rain or thunder showers may rise.

The highest 67mm rainfall was recorded at Cumilla in Chattogram yesterday.

Yesterday’s highest temperature was recorded 34.6 degrees Celsius at
Rajshahi and today’s minimum temperature 16.9 degrees Celsius at Rajarhat in
Rangpur division.

Today’s sunset in the capital Dhaka would be at 06:15pm while tomorrow’s
sunrise at 05:48am.

Meanwhile, there is no marine and inland riverports warning and no signals
to be hoisted, the release added.