Amid a severe heatwave affecting 13 districts including all in the Khulna division, Chuadanga in Bangladesh recorded a high of 42.3°C on Saturday afternoon.
At 3pm on Saturday, the highest temperature recorded in Chuadanga was 42.3°C, with a humidity of 18% in the district.
Tahmina Nasrin, weather observer at Chuadanga First Class Meteorological Observatory, said after a continuous intense heat wave, the temperature has increased further and a very severe heat wave has started.
The heat wave is going on because there is no rain. If it rains, the temperature will drop considerably, she said, adding that there is no rain forecast for now. However, if there is a storm, it may rain with it.
Meanwhile, a man died from heat stroke in Chuadanga on Saturday.
The deceased were identified as Jakir Hossain, 33, son of Amir Hossain of Thakurpur village under Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga.
Meanwhile, the local authorities in the district made an announcement via loudspeakers to raise public awareness of the dangers of heat stroke and other health risks from extreme heat.
Chuadanga’s temperature had registered as 40.4°C on Thursday, 40.8°C on Wednesday and 40.6°C on Tuesday.
The ongoing heatwave has been disrupting normal life in the district.
With temperatures soaring to unprecedented heights, Jessore on Saturday recorded the highest temperature of the country at 42.6°C.
Amid the ongoing heatwave, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Friday issued a 72-hour heat alert nationwide. The Meteorological Department says this harsh weather pattern may continue for the next week.
Incidentally, last year the highest temperature in the country was recorded at 43°C in Pabna.
Heatwaves are categorized into three types. A mild heatwave is declared when the temperature ranges between 36°C to 38°C. A temperature range of 38°C to 40°C is considered a moderate heatwave. And when the temperature is between 40°C to 42°C, it is categorized as a severe heatwave.