The Bangladesh Meteorological Department, BMD, has issued lightning alert for seven districts, warning of gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning flashes.
According to the Met office bulletin issued by meteorologist Hafizur Rahman, rain or thunder showers accompanied by lightning flashes and temporary west/northwesterly gusty or squally wind speed 45-60 KPH or more is likely to occur over the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali and Chattogram during next 02-04 hours commencing from 11:45am of today (Saturday).
The BMD also issued 10 directions, which are as follows:
When roars stay indoors Close windows and doors Avoid travel if possible Take safe shelter Do not take shelter under trees Do not lie on concrete floors and do not lean against concrete walls Unplug electrical/electronic devices Immediately get out of water bodies Keep away from the object that conduct electricity When hail starts don’t go outside