Heatwave turns very severe in Rajshahi, Chuadanga, Pabna
Staff Correspondent
Respite from the prevailing heatwave condition across the country is unlikely and it has turned very severe in three districts.
A very Severe heat wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Chuadanga and Pabna, said a regular bulletin of the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Saturday.
Besides, Tangail, Bogura, Bagerhat, Jashore and Kushtia are experiencing severe heat wave while parts of Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna, Rangpur, Mymensingh and Barishal divisions, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni and Bandarban districts are experiencing a mild to moderate heat wave and it may continue, it said.
The country’s highest temperature was recorded at 42.7 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga on Friday while today’s minimum temperature was recorded at 21.5 degrees Celsius in Srimangal.
Meanwhile, rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places.
The weather may remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.
Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Due to the increase in moisture incursion, the discomfort may persist.
