Sudden heavy rain and thunderstorms hit Dhaka and across Bangladesh

Sudden torrential downpours accompanied by thunder and squalls hit Dhaka and several other regions early on Wednesday morning. Heavy rain began just before 6am in the capital and lasted for over half an hour, while districts including Gaibandha, Bogura, Mymensingh, and Munshiganj also experienced dawn showers.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the unseasonal autumn downpour was triggered by an inland low-pressure system over the country. Meteorologist AKM Nazmul Islam noted that considerable rainfall was recorded across multiple districts, following a warmer spell where Dhaka had reached 33 degrees Celsius on Tuesday.

Forecasters indicated that night temperatures would dip slightly today following the showers. A further low-pressure system is expected on Friday, with a steady seasonal decline in temperatures signalling the onset of winter anticipated after 18 November.

Source: Prothom Alo