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Rains likely in 3 divisions amid heatwave

UNB . Dhaka
05 Jun 2023 10:37:51 | Update: 05 Jun 2023 17:52:45
Rains likely in 3 divisions amid heatwave
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Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) forecast rains in parts of Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions commencing 9am on Monday.

“Rains or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at one or two places over Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” said the morning bulletin.

The weather may remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, it added.

Meanwhile, a severe heat wave is sweeping Nilphamari and Dinajpur districts and it is likely to continue.

Besides, a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and some parts of Rangpur division and  Mymensingh, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Cumilla, Chandpur, Noakhali and Bandarban district. The heat wave may continue, added the bulletin.

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

The highest temperature was recorded at 41.1 degrees Celsius in Dinajpur on Sunday, while the lowest temperature was recorded at 23.6 degrees in Dhaka's Kishoreganj.

The weather office recorded the highest rainfall of 12mm in Feni in 24 hours till 6am on Monday.

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