Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Saturday forecasted rain and thundershowers in different parts of the country including Dhaka in the next 24 hours commencing 9am.
“Rain/thundershowers accompanied by intense lightning flashes and temporary gusty/squally wind is likely at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions,” said a Met Office bulletin.
Rain may occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barisal and Chittagong divisions with hails at isolated places, it added.
Mild heat waves are sweeping over different parts of the country, including Tangail, Gopalgonj, Faridpur, Madaripur, Rangamati, Rajshahi and Pabna.
Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain unchanged over the country.