Online Desk : Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rains or thunder showers in parts of the country including Dhaka and also decline in temperature from May 2.

"Rains and thundershowers are expected in Chattogram, Sylhet, Mymensingh and some other parts of the country including Dhaka division from May 2," Dr Abdul Kalam Mollik, a meteorologist of BMD, told UNB on Monday.

Temperature will come down due to rainfall, he said.

"Very severe heat wave is sweeping Jashore and Rajshahi districts and severe heat wave is prevailing in parts of Khulna division, Tangail, Faridpur, Gopalgonj, Naogaon, Pabna & Nilphamari districts. Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Barishal division, parts of Dhaka, Rajshahi & Rangpur divisions, Mymensingh, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni & Bandarban districts, "said a BMD bulletin on Monday.

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram & Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places, it said.

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Due to increase of moisture incursion, the discomfort may persist, it said.

Country`s highest temperature was recorded at 42.2 degree Celsius in Jashore district on Sunday and 18 mm rains were recorded in Sunmaganj till 6 am on Monday.