DHAKA, May 15, 2023 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) today

predicted rain or thundershowers at different parts of the country in the
next 24 hours commencing 9 am today.

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or
squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Barishal, Chattogram,
Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, at many places over Dhaka and Khulna
divisions and at a few places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with
moderately heavy to very heavy falls over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet
divisions.," said a Met office press release.

Mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of
Rajshahi, Naogaon and Chuadanga and it may abate.

Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may fall by (1-3)øC
over the country.
 
Country's maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded 37.5 degrees Celsius at
Dimla while today's minimum temperature was 21.1 degrees Celsius at Tetulia
and Srimangal.

The highest rainfall was recorded 30mm at Cox's Bazar for last 24 hours till
6am today.

The sun sets at 6:34pm today and rises at 5:16 am tomorrow in the capital.