The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued lightning alert for 21 districts, warning of gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning flashes.
According to a Met office bulletin, rain to thunder showers accompanied by lightning flashes and temporary west/northwesterly gusty or squally speed 45-60 KPH or more is likely in Rajshahi, Natore, Pabna, Sirajganj, Tangail, Manikganj, Dhaka, Narsingdi, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Sherpur, Netrokona, Mymensingh, Sunamganj, Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Sylhet, Rangamati, and Bandarban during next 1-4 hours commencing from 8:30am on Monday.
It also issues some directives including to stay safe from lightning:
Stay indoors during lightning.
Close all windows and doors.
Avoid traveling if possible.
Take safe shelter immediately.
Do not take shelter under trees.
Do not lie on concrete floors or lean against concrete walls.
Unplug all electrical and electronic devices.
Get out of water bodies without delay.
Stay away from objects that conduct electricity.
Do not go outside when hail starts.
