Mild heat wave may abate in four districts

The ongoing mild heat wave may abate at four districts of the country, said a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) bulletin today.

"Mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Pabna and Sayedpur and it may abate," said the bulletin issued for 24 hours commencing at 9 this morning.

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

However, the day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Friday was recorded 37.0 degrees Celsius at Rajshahi and minimum temperature today was 24.4 degrees Celsius Rajarhat.

The highest rainfall in the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 105 mm in Srimangal

The sun sets at 6.39 pm today and rises at 5.30 am tomorrow in the capital.