Six divisions, including Dhaka, have been experiencing a mild to moderate heatwave, which may persist for the next five days starting from Monday, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
The highest temperature in the country was recorded in Rangamati at 40 degrees Celsius on Sunday.
“A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping through Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, Sylhet divisions, and Rangpur & Nilphamari districts, and it may continue,” stated a bulletin from the Met office.
Day temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged, while night temperatures may rise slightly across the country over the next 24 hours starting from 9 am on Monday.
A trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining areas, while a seasonal low lies over the South Bay.
The Met office also forecasts rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds at one or two places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions, with hail at isolated places in the 24 hours from 9 am on Tuesday.
Moreover, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions may experience rain or thunder showers in the 24 hours from 9 am on Wednesday, according to the forecast.
