Nor’wester, heavy rain likely

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a warning of nor’wester storms and heavy rainfall in different parts of the country, including the capital Dhaka, over the next 48 hours from 1:00 pm on Saturday.

Nor’wester storms accompanied by lightning and gusty winds blowing from the west or northwest at speeds of 60-80 kmph may sweep across Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions during the period.

In another warning, the department said that due to continued formation of thunderclouds over the country, heavy (44-88 mm/24 hours) to very heavy (188 mm/24 hours) rainfall may occur at places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions within the same timeframe, reports BSS.

It said heavy to very heavy rainfall may cause temporary water-logging in some areas, while landslides may occur at places in the hilly regions of Chattogram division.