DHAKA, Mar 21, 2022 (BSS) - The ongoing mild heat wave is likely to

continue in different parts of the country, according to the Bangladesh
Meteorological Department.

     "Mild Heat Wave is sweeping over the districts of Faridpur, Rangamati,
Sylhet, Rajshahi, Nilphamari and Chuadanga and it may continue," said a met
office bulletin issued this morning.

     It also predicted dry weather over the country in the next 24 hours
commencing at 9 am today.

     Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country,
the bulletin said.

    However, the bulletin also said that, "The Depression over North Andaman
Sea and adjoining Southeast Bay moved North eastwards intensified into a deep
Depression over the same area (Near Lat:12.0oN and Lon: 93.5oE) and was
centred at 06 AM today (21 March, 2022). It is likely to intensify into a
Cyclonic Storm by afternoon today and move in a North/North-easterly
direction."

    The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded 38.1 degree Celsius in
Rajshahi, while today's minimum temperature was 16.4 degree Celsius in
Srimangal under Sylhet division.

     The sun sets at 6:10 pm today and rises at 6:01am tomorrow in the
capital.