Dhaka, April 8 -- The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has forecast Nor'wester storms and rain on Wednesday and Thursday in some parts of eight divisions across the country.

Scattered hailstorms are also expected in some parts of the country on Wednesday.

According to Meteorologist Kazi Jebunnesa, the regular seasonal weather cycle has led to the possibility of pre-monsoon rain and Nor'wester thunderstorms.

She told bdnews24.com that rain and thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places in the Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hail in isolated places. In some places Nor'wester storms are likely to occur. ...