BSS
  07 Sep 2026, 11:33

Madaripur records highest rainfall in 24 hrs

DHAKA, Sept 7, 2026 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecast rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours commencing from 9am.

"Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at a few places over Dhaka, Khulna and Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Besides, it said moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over the country.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

The highest temperature on Sunday was 33.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today's minimum temperature was 23 degrees Celsius in Tangail.

In the last 24 hours till 6am today, the highest rainfall of 74 millimetres was recorded in Madaripur.

The sun sets at 6:11pm today and rises at 5:42am tomorrow in Dhaka.