The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has said that a nor’wester is likely to hit parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka.

According to a BMD bulletin, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind, are likely to sweep over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions during the next 72 hours commencing 4pm on Sunday.

At this time, there may be lightning and hails at isolated places along with nor’wester storms.

Amid the ongoing heatwave across the country, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Friday issued again a country-wide heat alert message for the next 48 hours commencing 6pm on Friday.