DHAKA, MAR 29 (V7N) - The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a forecast for rain across various parts of the country in the next 24 hours, starting at 9:00 AM today.

According to a Met office bulletin, rain or thundershowers are expected to occur in several regions, accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes. The affected areas include the Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions.

Additionally, day and night temperatures across the country are likely to rise slightly in the coming hours.

The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded at 33.8°C in Bandarban.

The minimum temperature recorded this morning was 16.5°C in Sylhet.


In Dhaka, the sun is expected to set at 6:13 PM today and rise at 5:53 AM tomorrow.

Residents are advised to remain cautious of the forecasted thunderstorms and the possibility of gusty winds.

Air Quality in Dhaka:

Air Quality Index (AQI) for Dhaka as of 06:13 AM, March 29 is 132, which falls under the moderate category.

The PM2.5 pollution level is causing moderate conditions, which might impact sensitive groups.Real-Time Dhaka Air Quality Rankings:

1. Gazipur – AQI: 163 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)


2. Tungi – AQI: 154 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)


3. Savar – AQI: 149 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)


4. Azimpur – AQI: 139 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)


5. Paltan – AQI: 136 (Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups)


6. Dhaka – AQI: 132 (Moderate)

Most Polluted City Ranking:

Dhaka ranks 6th among the cities with the most polluted air at the moment.

Cleanest City Ranking:

Dhaka is among the cleaner cities as well, with 132 AQI, which is considered moderate.

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