Rain forecast in different parts of country

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today
(17 May) forecasted rain in different parts of the country in the next 24 hours
commencing 9am.
"Light to moderate rain/thunder showers
accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind and lightning flashes likely to
occur at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and
at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram
divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.
Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy
falls may occur in places over the Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, and Sylhet
divisions.
Day temperature may rise slightly, and night
temperature remains nearly unchanged over the country.
A mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division
and the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Madaripur and Lakshmipur, and it may
continue, the bulletin said.
The highest temperature on Saturday was 37
degrees Celsius in Khulna, while today's minimum temperature is 20.5 degrees
Celsius in Bogura and Talash under the Rajshahi division.
The sun sets at 6.35pm today and rises at 5.15am
tomorrow in Dhaka.















