Dhaka, Mar 20 (V7N) — The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has forecast rain or thunderstorms in Dhaka and surrounding areas by noon on Friday.

According to the weather update issued at 7:00 am, there is a possibility of rainfall accompanied by thunderstorms, with gusty winds reaching speeds of up to 50 kilometers per hour.

The forecast also said that daytime temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged. At 6:00 am, the temperature in Dhaka was recorded at 25 degrees Celsius, with humidity at 88 percent.

The sky may remain partly cloudy to temporarily cloudy until noon, while winds are expected to blow from the south or southwest at speeds of 10 to 15 kilometers per hour, increasing to 40–50 kilometers per hour during gusts.

According to the forecast, sunset in Dhaka is expected at 6:10 pm today, while sunrise tomorrow will be at 6:03 am.

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