Rains, thunder, and lightning likely all over the country today: BMD

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes in all divisions of the country, including Dhaka in the 24 hours after 9:00am today.

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions," said a met office update.

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, according to the BMD.

The country's highest temperature, over the past 24 hours, was 35.8°C, recorded in Kumarkhali of Kushtia as of 6:00pm yesterday, while the lowest temperature was 22.9°C, recorded in Sylhet as of 6:00am today.