Heavy to very heavy rainfall likely in 3 divisions

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday forecast heavy to very heavy rainfall at some places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, reports UNB.

“Heavy (44-88mm/day) to very heavy (89mm/day) rainfall is likely to occur at some places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions during next 24 hours as of 9:00am on Thursday, said a Met Office release today.

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions with heavy to very heavy falls at some places over the country, said the release.

The axis of monsoon trough runs through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across central part of Bangladesh.

Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over North Bay.

Country’s maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded 36.0 degree Celsius at Rajshahi and the lowest one today 23.5 degree Celsius at Teknaf.

The highest rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6:00am today was recorded 123mm at Cox’s Bazar.

Today’s sunset at Dhaka at 06:48pm while Thursday’s sunrise will be at 05:12am.