(BSS) - Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today forecasted that rain is likely to occur at one or two places over three divisions for the next 24 hours beginning from this morning.

"Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka and Khulna divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country", said the forecast begins from 9am.

A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while a seasonal low lies over the South Bay.

The BMD forecasted that day temperatures may rise slightly and night temperatures may fall slightly during this period.

The country`s maximum temperature on Saturday was recorded 36.0 degrees Celsius at Rangamati, while the minimum temperature today was recorded 16.5 degrees Celsius at Dimla under Nilphamari district.

The highest rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 17 millimeters (mm) at Tetulia.

In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:11 PM today and rise at 5:59 AM tomorrow.