Rain drenches Dhaka after intense heat

After enduring several days of intense heat, Dhaka finally received some much-needed relief following rainfall in the afternoon.

The skies turned cloudy after noon, and by 4pm, the city experienced a dust storm followed by a drizzle. The rain gradually intensified, leading to heavy showers by 5pm, bringing down the temperature significantly.

The Meteorological Department reported that the monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over the North Bay of Bengal.

According to Thursday's forecast, most places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chittagong, and Sylhet divisions, some areas in Dhaka division, and one or two places in Rajshahi, Khulna, and Barisal divisions may experience light to moderate rain or thundershowers with temporary gusty winds.

Additionally, moderate to heavy rainfall is expected in some places within Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chittagong, and Sylhet divisions.

As of 6am on Thursday, Rajshahi recorded the highest temperature in the country over the previous 24 hours at 38°C. The lowest temperature was recorded in Thakurgaon at 22.9°C.

The highest rainfall was recorded at Tentulia in Panchagarh with 102 mm, followed by Sunamganj with 58mm.