Rain likely in 8 divisions over country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted that rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur in different places of eight divisions over country for next 24 hours commencing from 9am on Friday.

“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur division with hails at isolated places, said a Met Office bulletin.

Day temperature may fall by (1-2) degree Celsius and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Trough of Westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area of Bangladesh. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Country's maximum temperature was recorded on Thursday by 35.4 degree Celsius at Rajshahi while minimum temperature was recorded by 18.0 degree Celsius at Nikli.