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The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions for the next 24 hours, beginning at 9:00 am today.
"Rain or thundershowers is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions," said a BMD bulletin this morning (Tuesday).
It said the weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country during the period.
Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged, and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, it is also predicted.
Besides, the cyclonic storm "Montha" over the southwest Bay and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal moved north-northwestwards, intensified into a Severe Cyclonic storm over westcentral Bay of Bengal and adjoining area at 6:00 am today, said the BMD.
It is likely to move west-northwestwards further and crossthe Andhra Pradesh coast of India around this evening or tonight.
On Monday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.9 degrees Celsius in Khepupara, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 21.8 degrees Celsius in Badalgachhi.
In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:22 pm today and will rise at 6:03 am tomorrow.