DHAKA, May 5,2022 (BSS) - Rain or thundershowers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over the country, said a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) bulletin today.

"Rain or thundershowers with intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions," said the bulletin issued for 24 hours commencing at 9 this morning.

The day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, it added.

Country's maximum temperature on Wednesday was recorded 34.3 degrees Celsius at Chattogram and minimum temperature today was 20.3 degrees Celsius at Madaripur.

The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 65 mm in Madaripur.

The sun sets at 6.29 pm today and rises at 5.21 am tomorrow in the capital.