A sudden spell of rain swept across Dhaka on Monday evening, bringing an early taste of winter as the Bengali month of Kartik draws to a close.
After alternating spells of sunshine and cloud since morning, the sky turned overcast in the afternoon before rain, accompanied by gusty winds and thunder, hit the capital in the evening.
The showers brought a wintry feel to several parts of Dhaka, including Uttara, Mirpur, the airport area, Farmgate, Dhanmondi and Sayedabad.
Rain was also reported in neighbouring Gazipur, Narsingdi and Kishoreganj districts, as well as parts of Chattogram and Cox’s Bazar.
Abdur Rouf, who was caught in the sudden downpour while returning home from work, told BSS he was delighted by the change in weather.
“I had been suffering from the heat for the past few days. I never expected rain at this time of November. The cool breeze brought by the sudden rain has been really refreshing,” he said.
The sudden change brought relief to pedestrians and others outdoors, with many welcoming the cooler weather.
The Meteorological Office said rain may continue in different parts of the country over the next few days due to an active trough of low pressure over the Bay of Bengal.
Day and night temperatures across the country may fall slightly, making nights feel cooler.
