Mild heat wave may continue in three districts

The ongoing mild heat wave is likely to continue in three districts of the country, said a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) bulletin valid for 24 hours commencing at 9am today.

"Mild heat wave is sweeping over Jashore, Kushtia and Satkhira and it may continue," said the bulletin.

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with temporary gusty or squally wind is also likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country," it added

However, the day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Friday was recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius at Jashore, while the minimum temperature today was 25.0 degrees Celsius at Rangpur.

The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 94 mm at Rangpur.