Mild to moderate heatwave sweeps Dhaka, parts of Bangladesh

A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over different parts of the country, including Dhaka and it may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Wednesday.

“A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi division and the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Lakshmipur, Khulna, Jessore and Kushtia and it may continue,” said a Met office bulletin.

Besides, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh, Barisal, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places.

The weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Besides, a trough of low lies from West Bengal to North Bay.