Bangladesh Meteorology Department (BMD) on Sunday predicted rain or thundershowers in different areas in the country due to the influence of the very severe Cyclonic Storm Mocha in the next 24 hours, reports BSS.
"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at most places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at many places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued on Sunday morning.
"The very severe Cyclonic Storm Mocha is likely to move North-Northeasterly direction further, complete crossing Cox's Bazar-North Myanmar coast near Sittwe (Myanmar) by afternoon today," it added.
Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and the districts of Tangail, Netrokona, Chuadanga and Kushtia and it may abate.
Bd-pratidin English/Tanvir Raihan
