The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers accompanied by lightning flashes and temporary gusty winds across the country in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am today (June 24).

Light to moderate rain or thunder showers with lightning and gusty winds are likely at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions. Many areas in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions may also experience similar weather, said a met office bulletin today.

Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall is expected at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, and Mymensingh divisions.

The bulletin also noted that both day and night temperatures may fall slightly across the country.

On Monday, the highest temperature was recorded at 35.1 degrees Celsius in Mongla, Khulna Division, while the lowest temperature today was 23.5 degrees Celsius in Bandarban.

In Dhaka, the sun is expected to set at 6:50pm today and rise at 5:13am tomorrow.