Rain or thundershowers likely in parts of Bangladesh: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain and thundershowers at several places in eight divisions of the country, including Dhaka, for 24 hours commencing 9 am today.

“Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes are likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions with hail at isolated places,” said a Met office regular bulletin.

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country.

A trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal and the adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over the South Bay.