Rain or thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain and thundershowers at several places in eight divisions of the country, including Dhaka, for 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Saturday.

“Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hail at isolated places,” said a Met office bulletin.

Day and temperatures may fall by 1-2°C over the country, reports UNB.

A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.