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Heavy rain across the country: BMD

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Published: 16:27, 1 July 2024

Heavy rain across the country: BMD

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Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rain or thundershowers in all divisions including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9am on Monday (01 June)

“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over the country,” said a met office bulletin.

The country’s highest 108mm of rainfall was recorded in Bandarban in 24 hours till 6am on Monday. Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, according to the BMD.

The country’s highest temperature was recorded in Jashore at 33.8 degree Celsius over the past 24 hours till 6 am today while the lowest temperature in Bandarban at 23.8 degree Celsius.

Meanwhile, the a low pressure area over West Bengal and adjoining area merged with monsoon axis. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, West Bengal to Assam across central part of Bangladesh. Monsoon is active over Bangladesh and strong over North Bay.

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