Mild heatwave may hit Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal

Mild heatwave may hit Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal

A mild heatwave may sweep over parts of Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions in the 24 hours from 9:00am today, said the Bangladesh Metrological Department.

The weather may remain mainly dry over the country, with chances of rain or thundershowers at one or two places in Khulna division.

The daytime temperature may rise by one to two degrees Celsius and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country, said a bulletin of the Met office.

The country's highest temperature, 36.6 degrees Celsius, was recorded in Barishal's Khepupara on Sunday while the lowest temperature was recorded on Monday at 22 degrees Celsius in Tetulia.