Light to moderate rain likely across country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka of the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Friday.

“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, Barishal and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rajshahi, Dhaka and Khulna divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country,” said a met office update.

The country’s highest 51mm of rainfall was recorded in Panchagarh in 24 hours till 6am on Friday.

Day temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, according to the BMD.

The country’s highest temperature was recorded in Chuadanga at 37.5 degree Celsius over the past 24 hours till 6am Friday while the lowest temperature was in Madaripur at 23 degree Celsius.

Meanwhile, a low pressure area has formed over the Northwest Bay and adjoining area. The axis of moonsoon trough runs through Bihar, centre of the Low and thence North-eastwards to Assam across Southern part of Bangladesh. Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong elsewhere over North Bay.