Showers likely in parts of the country

The meteorological department has predicted rains across Bangladesh in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Sunday.

“Light to moderate rain or showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country,” the weather department said in a bulletin.

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country, it said.

The weather office recorded the highest 32 mm rainfall in Hatiya of Chattogram division in 24 hours till 6am on Sunday.

The highest temperature was recorded at 36.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet, while the lowest temperature was recorded at 25.0 degrees in Hatiya, Rangamati, Kutubdia and Teknaf of Chattogram division.