Dhaka: Light to moderate rain or thundershowers, accompanied by temporary gusty winds, may occur in several parts of Bangladesh, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
The forecast was issued on Sunday (September 6). The department also said that some areas may experience moderate to heavy rainfall.
Until 6:00 pm today, rain is expected in most areas of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, as well as in some areas of Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions. Due to the rainfall, both day and night temperatures across the country may fall slightly.
No warning has been issued for the country’s inland river ports from 5:00 am to 1:00 pm today, and no signal has been advised.
In Dhaka and its adjoining areas, the sky may remain partly cloudy to temporarily cloudy for the six hours following 7:00 am. There is a chance of rain or thundershowers, with winds blowing from the south or southeast at a speed of 8 to 12 kilometres per hour.
However, the daytime temperature in Dhaka may remain nearly unchanged. The temperature recorded in Dhaka at 6:00 am today was 28.5°C, while the relative humidity was 88pc. Yesterday’s maximum temperature was 33°C.
A total of 3 millimetres of rainfall was recorded in Dhaka over the past 24 hours.
Sunset today is expected at 6:12 pm, while sunrise tomorrow, Monday, will be at 5:42 am.
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