Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday issued fresh heatwave alert message for five divisions for the next 48 hours.
The prevailing heatwave over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Khulna and Barisal divisions may continue during next 48 hours commencing from 6pm on Wednesday.
Due to the increase of moisture incursion, the discomfort may continue.
This announcement follows earlier alerts issued on April 19, April 22, and April 25, April 28, April 30, May 3 as the BMD continues to monitor and respond to the challenging weather patterns affecting the region.
During the next 72 hours, rain with gusty winds or thundershowers may occur temporarily at a couple of places in Sylhet division. Elsewhere in the country, the weather will remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky.
Day and night temperatures may rise slightly across the country during this time.
Apart from this, the extended five-day weather forecast says that rain may occur towards the end of this period.
