Heavy rain forecast across the country

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast light to moderate and heavy to very heavy rainfall in most parts of the country. This information was given in the next 24-hour forecast from 9 am on Thursday.

The Meteorological Department's notification said that an extended part of the monsoon axis is extending from Rajasthan to various provinces of India and central Bangladesh and to Assam. Another part of it extends to the North Bay of Bengal. Currently, the monsoon is active over Bangladesh and is in a moderate state in the North Bay of Bengal.

Due to this, light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds are likely to occur in most parts of Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions today.

On the other hand, there is a possibility of similar rain in many places of Rajshahi, Rangpur and Mymensingh divisions. Along with this, moderate to heavy rainfall may occur in some parts of the country, the Meteorological Office said.

Regarding temperature, the forecast said that the day and night temperatures may remain almost unchanged across the country today. However, day and night temperatures may increase slightly across the country from Friday.