A severe heatwave blankets several northern and southern districts, while mild to moderate heat prevails in three divisions and other districts, according to the latest meteorological forecast.
“The severe heatwave affects Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, and Patuakhali districts,” the report stated.
Mild to moderate heatwave conditions persist in Dhaka, Rangpur, and Mymensingh divisions, as well as in parts of Rajshahi, Khulna, and Barishal divisions, along with Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, and Bandarban districts. The heatwave may extend further, the report added.
Expect rain or thundershowers accompanied by gusty winds in Sylhet division, with isolated hailstorms, as per the weather bulletin valid for the next 24 hours from 9 am today.
Elsewhere across the country, the weather is forecasted to remain mainly dry with occasional partly cloudy skies.
A trough of low pressure lies over West Bengal and the adjoining area.
On Tuesday, the highest temperature recorded was 40.5 degrees Celsius at Ishurdi, while the lowest was 20.7 degrees Celsius at Tetulia.
Daytime temperatures may rise slightly, while nighttime temperatures may drop slightly across the country.
Increased moisture incursion may persist, causing discomfort.
In the capital, the sun sets at 6:24 PM today and rises at 5:29 AM tomorrow.
