A Nor’wester storm accompanied by torrential rain swept across the capital shortly after iftar, bringing temporary relief from the heat but causing hardship for residents due to sudden gusty winds.
Lightning flashes and a dust storm were seen in the sky over Dhaka immediately after iftar. As evening deepened, strong winds began blowing, followed by rainfall in different parts of the city before nightfall.
The Meteorological Department said an extension of a low-pressure area lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while the seasonal normal low pressure remains active over the South Bay of Bengal. Under its influence, rain and gusty winds have developed in different parts of the country.
In its 24-hour forecast, the department said a few places in Sylhet Division and one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, and Chattogram divisions may experience temporary gusty or squally winds with lightning and rain or thundershowers. Scattered hailstorms are also possible in some areas.
The weather office added that day and night temperatures across the country may remain nearly unchanged for now and warned that evening and nighttime storms and rainfall may continue over the next few days.