Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in all eight divisions including Dhaka over the 24 hours starting from 6pm today (7 june)
“Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Sylhet division; at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions,” BMD said in its regular bulletin this evening.
Earlier this afternoon, the capital Dhaka experienced a downpour, bringing much-needed relief to the residents.
The rain provided a refreshing respite from the recent heat, with many taking the opportunity to enjoy the cooler weather and the fresh, rain-washed air.
Meanwhile, a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Khulna and Barishal divisions and the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Madaripur, Gopalgonj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rangpur, Nilphamari, Panchagarh, Kurigram and Chandpur and it may continue.
Day temperature may fall slightly over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and it may rise slightly elsewhere over the country. Night temperature may rise slightly over the country, reads the bulletin.
Besides, a trough of low lies over West Bengal to Northwest Bay. Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate elsewhere over North Bay.