DHAKA, Aug 21, 2022 (BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today

predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary
gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over the country.

"Light to moderate rain or showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally
wind is likely to occur at Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions
and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Mymensingh
divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country," said a met
office release here today.

Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over North Bay, it said.

However, the day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Saturday was recorded 36.5 degrees Celsius
at Sylhet while the minimum temperature today was 25.0 degrees Celsius
jointly at Rangamati, Hatiya, Kutubdia and Teknaf.

The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 32 mm
at Hatiya.

The sun sets at 6.28 pm today and rises at 5.36 am tomorrow in the capital.