Light to moderate rain likely in parts of country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasted light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places in the country over the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 am today.

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country," said a Met office bulletin this morning, as per a BSS report.

It further said monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. A low pressure area is likely to form over Northwest Bay during next 24 hours.

On Sunday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Srimangal, while the lowest temperature was 24.9 degrees Celsius in Bandarban.