Dhaka, Mar 17 (V7N)- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted thunderstorms and rain in some parts of the country, with chances of scattered hailstorms.

Monday (March 17): Thunderstorms or rain with gusty winds may occur in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, and Sylhet divisions.

Tuesday (March 18): Dhaka, Chittagong, and Sylhet divisions may experience gusty winds, lightning, and scattered hailstorms.

Wednesday (March 19): Sylhet division is expected to receive thunderstorms or rain with gusty winds.

A mild heatwave is affecting Dhaka, Faridpur, Manikganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rangamati, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jessore, Chuadanga, and Patuakhali districts.

Temperatures (day and night) are expected to remain unchanged over the next few days.

The weather is expected to remain mainly dry with partly cloudy skies.

However, rain or thunderstorms may occur at the beginning of the period across the country.

Residents in the affected areas should stay updated and take necessary precautions against strong winds, lightning, and hailstorms.

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