The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted rain or thundershowers in all eight divisions in the next 24 hours, commencing 9am today (7 May). "Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur
There could be relief from the ongoing severe heatwave during the Eid vacations as there is a possibility of rain in at least four districts, including Dhaka, on April 21 and 22.