Nor’wester accompanied by hailstorm is likely to sweep over some parts of the country especially Dhaka and the northern districts this evening, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

In Dhaka, the temperature is not expected to drop much today but there is a possibility of storm along with thunder showers in the evening, Abdur Rahman, meteorologist of the met office told The Daily Star.

Following the rains, the ongoing heatwave is expected to dissipate in many parts tomorrow, the meteorologist said.

In the northern districts, temperature is expected to drop 1-1.5 degree Celsius following tonight’s rain.

The temperature in Dhaka was recorded at 32 degree Celsius when this report was filed around 10:50am.