Bangladesh Meteorological Department predicted rains coupled with thunder showers and lightning in parts of the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9:00 today.

"Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely at a few places over Dhaka, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Khulna & Barishal divisions," said a Met office bulletin.

Day temperature may fall by (1-2)°C and night temperature may fall slightly over the country.

The country's maximum temperature was recorded in Chattogrtam's Sitatakunda and Rangamati district at 38 degree Celsius today.