A low pressure area has formed over the south-west Bay of Bengal and adjoining west-central Bay. It is likely to intensify further, Bangladesh Meteorological Department said on Wednesday morning.
It also predicted rain or thundershowers likely accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind in many places over Rajshahi and Rangpur divisions; at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; and at one or two places over Khulna and Barishal divisions starting from 9:00am on Wednesday.
Besides, a mild heatwave is sweeping over Sylhet division and the districts of Dhaka, Netrokona, Chattogram, Rangamati, Feni, Cox鈥檚 Bazar, Bagerhat, Jashore and Chuadanga and it may continue.
Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. Due to increase of moisture incursion the discomfort may increase, according to the BMD bulletin.
Country鈥檚 highest temperature was recorded in Bagerhat鈥檚 Mongla at 37.5 degrees Celsius over 24 hours till 6:00am Wednesday, and the lowest temperature was recorded in Panchagarh鈥檚 Tetulia at 22.4 degrees Celsius.
In the meantime, the highest 64mm rainfall was recorded in Patuakhali.