ReliefWeb

There was heavy rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in northern, central and western parts of Bangladesh on 4 April, affecting Dhaka, Rajshahi, Natore, Pabna, Sirajganj, Bogura, Tangail, Mymensingh, Meherpur, Kushtia, Rajbari, Faridpur and Jessore districts.

According to media reports, at least eight people died, several houses were damaged and crops affected.

Drier conditions are expected over most of the country in the next 24 hours.