Dhaka, March 28 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has predicted rain and thundershowers at several places in eight divisions of the country, including Dhaka, for 24 hours commencing 9:00 am on Saturday.

"Rain or thundershowers 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 1-2degC over the country, reports UNB.

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

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