A severe heat wave is affecting several districts in the north, north-east, and north-west regions of the country, with Dhaka and Khulna divisions and Rajshahi district experiencing particularly severe conditions, according to the meteorological office forecast.
Pabna, Jashore, and Chuadanga districts are facing a very severe heat wave, while Dhaka and the rest of Khulna divisions and Rajshahi district are experiencing a severe heat wave.
Additionally, mild to moderate heat waves are sweeping over Barishal division and the remaining parts of Rajshahi division, as well as the districts of Mymensingh, Moulvibazar, Feni, Cox’s Bazar, Chandpur, and Rangamati, with the possibility of continuation.
The weather bulletin, valid for the next 24 hours from 9 am today, predicts rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds in one or two places over Mymensingh, Sylhet, and Chattogram divisions, with hails in isolated areas. Meanwhile, the rest of the country is expected to remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy skies.
A trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal and the adjoining area.
Daytime temperatures may rise by (1-2) degrees Celsius in Rangpur division but are expected to remain nearly unchanged elsewhere in the country. Nighttime temperatures are likely to remain stable nationwide.
Due to increased moisture incursion, discomfort may persist.
On Saturday, the country’s highest temperature reached 42.6 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while the minimum temperature today was 20.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia.
The sun will set at 06:23 PM today and rise at 05:31 AM tomorrow in the capital.
