Online Desk: Bangladesh Metrological Department predicted rains across the country including Dhaka in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday.

“Light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places inRangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions; at many places in Rajshahi, Chattogram and Dhaka divisions and at a few places in Khulna & Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions, “ said a Met office bulletin.

Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay, it added. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Rainfall may increase across the country over the next 72 hours, it said. The country’s highest 112 mm rainfall was recorded in Sylhet district in 24 hours till 6 am on Monday.