Heat wave may continue

The ongoing mild to moderate heat wave sweeping over Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions may continue in the next 24 hours as of 9:00am tomorrow, said a met office bulletin issued in Dhaka this morning.

Day and night temperature are likely to remain nearly unchanged over the country, it said.

Rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind, is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions during the period, the bulletin said.

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded 39.5 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while today’s minimum temperature is 23.3 degrees Celsius in Tatulia under Rangpur division.

The sun sets at 6:32pm today and rises at 5:18am tomorrow in the capital.