Mild to moderate heatwave sweeping over country: Met Office
The highest temperature yesterday was 38.5 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga, and today's minimum temperature is 19.7 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (5 April) said a mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping across different parts of the country.
"A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Tangail, Gopalganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Patuakhali, and it may abate," a Met office bulletin said.
It also forecasted that rain would occur over the country in the next 24 hours, commencing 9am.
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"Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes are likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions with hail at isolated places," the bulletin said.
Day and night temperatures may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country.
The highest temperature yesterday was 38.5 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga, and today's minimum temperature is 19.7 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.
The sun sets at 6.16pm today and rises at 5.46am tomorrow in Dhaka.
