Dhaka, July 1 -- Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Tuesday predicted rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind over the country in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00 am.

"Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka & Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Khulna, Barishal Chattogram & Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Monday was recorded 35.5 degrees Celsiu...