The severe heatwave sweeping parts of Bangladesh continued unabated and rain may increase in the northeastern part of the country on Sunday or Monday, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
“Severe heatwave is sweeping Khulna division, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Rajshahi, Pabna, Faridpur,and Gopalgonjdistircts. Mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping Barisal division, parts of Rangpur, Rajshahiand Dhaka divisions and Mymensingh, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noahkali, Feni, and Bandarban and it may continue,”said a Met office bulletin.
It also issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave may persist for 72 hours starting Thursday morning.
Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hail at isolated places.
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.
Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Thursday.
Due to the increase of moisture incursion, the discomfort may persist.
The highest temperature of the country was recorded at 41.6°C at Mongla in Khulna on Wednesday.
