Rain, thunderstorms forecast in three divisions

One or two places in Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions may experience rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning

Rain, thunderstorms forecast in three divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department HQ at Agargaon in the capital. File photo

Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain and thunderstorms in parts of the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am on Wednesday.

According to a Met Office bulletin, one or two places in Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions may experience rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning, reports UNB.

Elsewhere, the weather is expected to remain largely dry, with partly cloudy skies likely across most regions.

The bulletin also said both day and night temperatures may rise slightly nationwide, with an increase of around 1 to 2 degrees Celsius expected.