Bangladesh Meteorological Department has predicted rain and thundershowers at several places in eight divisions of the country, including Dhaka, for 24 hours commencing 9:00am on Saturday.

‘Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hail at isolated places,’ said a Met office bulletin.

Day and temperatures may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country.

A trough of low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.