A sudden spell of rain hit the capital today, bringing early signs of winter at the end of Kartik. After alternating spells of sunshine and clouds since morning, the sky turned overcast in the afternoon, followed by rain accompanied by gusty winds and thunder in the evening.
The rain brought a feel of the approaching winter to different parts of the capital, including Uttara, Mirpur, the Airport area, Farmgate, Dhanmondi and Sayedabad.
Rain was also reported in neighbouring Gazipur, Narsingdi and Kishoreganj districts, as well as some areas of Chattogram and the tourist city of Cox's Bazar.
Abdur Rouf, who was caught in the sudden rain while returning home from work, expressed his delight to BSS, saying, "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."
The sudden change in weather brought relief to pedestrians and other people outdoors, while many welcomed the wintry feel.
The Meteorological Office said the 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, bringing a stronger feel of winter at night.