Met office issues lightning alert in 21 dists

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued lightning alert for 21 districts, warning of gusty or squally winds accompanied by lightning flashes.

According to a Met office bulletin, rain to thunder showers accompanies by lightning flashes and temporary west/northwesterly gusty or squally speed 45-60 KPH or more is likely in Rajshahi, Natore, Pabna, Sirajganj, Tangail, Manikganj, Dhaka, Narsingdi, Rangpur, Gaibandha, Sherpur, Netrokona, Mymensingh, Sunamganj, Kishoreganj, Brahmanbaria, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Sylhet, Rangamati, and Bandarban  during next one to four hours commencing from 8:30am today (12 May).

It also issues some directives including to stay safe from lightning:

 ·        During lightning 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