Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) today predicted the ongoing mild heat wave may abate at some places in the country, in the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (August 1).

According to the Met office bulletin, mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna and Sylhet divisions and the districts of Chattogram, Chandpur, Cumilla, Noakhali, Feni and Bhola and it may abate.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country," it added.

However, the day and night temperature may fall by (1-2)oC over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Monday was recorded 38.4 degrees Celsius at Chuadanga, while today's minimum temperature 24.5 degrees Celsius was recorded at Kutubdia.

The highest rainfall was recorded 70mm at Feni in the last 24 hours till 6am today.

The sun sets at 6:42pm today and rises at 5:28am tomorrow in the capital.

BDST: 1451 HRS, AUG 01, 2023
MN