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DHAKA, Apr 27, 2026 (BSS): Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall in Rangpur, Sylhet, Mymensingh and Dhaka divisions over the next 48 hours.

Meteorologist AKM Nazmul Hoque told BSS this afternoon that around 75 percent of areas in these four divisions may experience heavy to very heavy rainfall.

He said about 50 percent areas of Rajshahi and Chattogram divisions may receive rainfall in the next 48 hours while around 25 percent areas of Khulna and Barishal divisions are likely to see precipitation.

After the next 28 hours, the frequency of rainfall may decrease in Rangpur division, but intensity is expected to increase in Sylhet and Dhaka divisions, he added.

Rainfall is expected to persist in Dhaka division for the next two to three days. Meanwhile, Nor'wester (Kal-Baishakhi) accompanied by lightning may occur in different parts of the country.

In a separate bulletin issued this morning, the Met office said light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes are likely at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions within 24 hours from 9am today.

The bulletin added that rainfall may also occur at a few places over Rajshahi and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Khulna and Barishal divisions, with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.

Day temperatures may fall slightly, while night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged across the country.

The prevailing heatwave over Rangamati, Laxmipur and Bandarban districts may subside.

The highest temperature was recorded on Sunday was 37 degrees Celsius in Rangamati, while today's minimum temperature was 18.3 degrees Celsius in Mymensingh.

In Dhaka, the sun sets at 6:26 pm today and will rise at 5:27 am tomorrow.