Rain, thunderstorms likely in parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted light to moderate rain in parts of the country, including Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, for 24 hours from 9:00 am on Sunday.

“Rains or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes are likely over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and  Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin.

Besides, the mild heat wave sweeping over Khulna division and Dhaka, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Patuakhali, Rangamati, Bandarban, Chandpur, Laxmipur & Feni districts may abate in some places.

Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions, and it may fall slightly elsewhere over the country, reports UNB.

Night temperature may fall slightly over the country.