The mild to moderate heatwave that is sweeping over the four divisions and different regions of the country may continue till tomorrow (Friday), said an official at Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
However, rain or thundershower accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and the regions of Kushtia and Cumilla, the official said.
Talking to The Financial Express, Abdul Mannan, a BMD meteorologist, said a mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Dhaka divisions and the regions of Rangamati, Sitakunda, Cumilla, Feni, Noakhali, Srimangal and Dinajpur and it may abate at some places on Friday.
The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded 39.3 degrees Celsius at Rajshahi while today’s lowest temperature is 19.5 degrees Celsius at Rajarhat, he added.
The BMD in its weather forecast this morning said weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.
In its 24-hour forecast, the Met Office said day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
In its outlook for the next 72 hours, it said rain or thundershower is likely to continue and temperature may fall.
Trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area, it said adding that seasonal low lies over South Bay.
The sun sets at 6:26 pm on Thursday and rises at 5:25 am on Friday in Dhaka.
