The monsoon is currently active in Bangladesh, causing rainfall across many areas in Bangladesh. Despite this, heat continues to bake the country, with temperatures recently reaching 36.4°C in Pabna, Jessore, and Chuadanga.
This leads to the question: why does it feel so hot despite the rain and cloudy skies?
Responding to this question, Meteorologist Tariful Newaz Kabir said during the monsoon, the air holds more moisture, leading to high humidity levels, which contribute to the oppressive heat.
The highest temperatures in the country rose to 36.4°C in Pabna, Jessore, and Chuadanga, with Dhaka's temperature at 32.3°C until 3pm on Tuesday.
BMD: Light to moderate rain likely across countryAccording to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, light to moderate rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions; in many places in Dhaka, Barisal and Chittagong divisions, in a few places in Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, with moderately heavy to very heavy falls in places in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.
A mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Patuakhali, Bhola, Madaripur, Gopalganj, Rajshahi and Pabna and it may continue. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Due to excessive moisture content, discomfort may persist, the release added.
