Rain with lightning flashes likely

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DHAKA, April 21, 2020 (BSS) – Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted that rain or thunder showers may occur with lightning flashes at different parts of the country in next 24 hours from 9 am today.

“Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur and Chattogram divisions,” said a meteorological department bulletin.

Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Mild heat wave is sweeping over the regions of Rangamati, Rajshahi and Jashore, and it may abate.

Today’s sunset at Dhaka is at 06:23 pm while tomorrow’s sunrise at 05:31 am.

The highest temperature on Monday was recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today’s minimum temperature was 17.4 degree Celsius at Tetulia under Rangpur Division.