DHAKA, March 31, 2023 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today predicted that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at few places over country for next 24 hours commencing from 9 am today.

"Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur division with hails at isolated places", said a Met Office bulletin here today.

Day temperature may fall by (1-2) degree Celsius and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Trough of Westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area of Bangladesh. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Country's maximum temperature was recorded on Thursday by 35.4 degree Celsius at Rajshahi while minimum temperature today was recorded by 18.0 degree Celsius at Nikli.

The highest rainfall for the last twenty-four hours till 6am today was recorded by 64 millimeters(mm) at Tangail.

The sun sets at 6:14 pm today and rises at 5.51am tomorrow in the capital.