Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast rain or thunder showers in all divisions, including Dhaka, in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Monday.

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

To reduce the risk of lightning, the Met Office has issued several precautionary guidelines. People are advised to remain indoors during lightning activity and to keep doors and windows securely shut.

The country’s highest temperature, 36.5 degrees Celsius, was recorded in Sylhet over the past 24 hours till 6 pm on Wednesday, while the lowest temperature, 19 degrees Celsius, was recorded in Rangpur till 6 am on Thursday.

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country.