Photo: BSS Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that
the ongoing mild heat wave sweeping over parts of the country including the
capital is likely to abate from most places in the next 24 hours from 9 am
today (September 24).
"Mild
heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet
divisions and the districts of Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may abate
from most places," it said.
"Light
to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is
likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh,
Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very
heavy falls at places over the country," it added.
However,
the day and night temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country.
Country's
maximum temperature on Monday was recorded 38.6 degrees Celsius in Dinajpur of
Rangpur division while today's minimum temperature was 24.6 degrees Celsius in
Bandarban of Chattogram Division.
Rainfall
for the last 24 hours till 6 am today was recorded 66 mm in Nikli of Dhaka
Division.
The
sun sets at 5:53pm today and rises at 5:49 am tomorrow in the capital.
