The impact of Nor’wester storms has begun to be felt across different regions of the country, with the capital experiencing rapid weather changes on Friday.
In Dhaka, the sky remained cloudy from early morning, but conditions changed rapidly as the day progressed. Around 10:00am, dense black clouds covered the sky, triggering a dust storm. This was followed by gusty winds and stormy rain in various parts of the city, which intensified over time.
Reports of dust storms were also received from some areas around 11:00am. Thunder and lightning accompanied the strong winds during the weather disturbance.
As the day falls just before Eid, many residents are currently outside Dhaka, while those in the capital largely stayed indoors during the storm.
According to the Meteorological Department, an extension of a low-pressure system lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas. Meanwhile, the seasonal normal low-pressure system remains active over the South Bay of Bengal.
Under its influence, rain with thunder, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds, is likely over some areas of Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions within the next 24 hours. One or two places in Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions may also experience similar conditions.
The forecast also indicates a possibility of scattered hailstorms in some parts of the country.
Daytime temperatures may fall slightly across the country, while nighttime temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged, the department added.