Thunderstorm, hail hit Dhaka amid heatwave
Strong winds started blowing around 9pm followed by the thunderstorm which continued till 11:30pm.
Dhaka residents got some relief from the ongoing heatwave as a thunderstorm with hail hit the city on Sunday (5 May) night.
Strong winds started blowing around 9pm followed by the thunderstorm which continued till 11:30pm.
Meanwhile, meteorologists predict heavy rainfall in Sylhet from 5 to 14 May that could cause floods and break Bangladesh's May rainfall record.
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The Meteorological Department issued separate warnings for Sylhet and other regions. For Sylhet, forecasts predict heavy rainfall with potential flooding.
In addition, a separate gale warning applies to Noakhali and Chattogram regions. The department warns of possible gusts of wind reaching 60-80 kilometres per hour from the west or northwest, accompanied by potential rain or thunderstorms. River ports in these areas are advised to display a No 2 warning signal.
A mild to moderate heatwave continues to prevail over the capital Dhaka and several other parts of the country. A heat alert remains in effect for Dhaka and other parts of the country, issued from Saturday evening and valid for the next 24 hours.
