Rain, thundershowers likely in eight divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes in parts of the country in 24 hours from 9:00 am on Sunday.

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

Day and night temperatures may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country, reports UNB. 

Besides, a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Tangail, Gopalganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Patuakhali, and it may abate.

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