Bangladesh Meteorological Department's (BMD) weather forecast predicts rains may continue across the country, including in Dhaka, over the next 72 hours starting from 9am Tuesday. Eid-ul-Azha may see rain, as per the prediction.
"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Dhaka, Chattogram, Mymensingh and Sylhet; at many places in Rajshahi and Rangpur, with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places across the country," the Met Office said.
The highest, 66mm, rainfall was recorded in Barishal's Khepupara in 24 hours, till 6am Tuesday.
Day and night temperatures may fall by 1-2°C in the country, the BMD added.
The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 36.5 degrees Celsius on Monday in Sylhet.
