Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) today (May 4) predicted heavy rainfall with thundershowers between May 6 and 11 across the country. 

"Analyzing mathematical model of rainfall index, Bangladesh is likely to witness heavy to very heavy rainfall with thunderstorm from May 6 . . . after the prolonged heatwave, the most welcoming rainfall is expected to bring some respite from intense heat that battered the entire country since April 1," BMD meteorologist Dr Abul Kalam Mallik told media. 

Northeastern, central parts including Sylhet division and some parts of Mymensingh and Dhaka division are likely to experience heavy to very heavy rainfall between May 6 and 11 simultaneously south-western and north-western regions will witness rainfall with thunderstorms, he added.

Mallik warned people of staying outdoors during the hailstorm as intensity of hailstorms is increasing accompanied with frequent lightning impacted by climate change, which are largely responsible for casualties.

BDST: 2052 HRS, MAY 4, 2024
MSK