Heatwave likely to continue over Bangladesh for five more days

Heatwave likely to continue over Bangladesh for five more days

The prevailing mild, moderate and severe heatwave condition is likely to continue further for next five to six days over the country, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

‘Severe heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Nilphamary and Dinajpur. Mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over Dhaka, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and the rest parts of Rangpur divisions and the districts of Mymensingh, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Cumilla, Chandpur, Noakhali and Bandarban and it may continue,’ said the release.

Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions.

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

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

The country’s maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded as 41.1 degree Celsius at Dinajpur and minimum temperature today was recorded by 23.3 degree Celsius at Nikli under Dhaka division.

The sun will set at 6.43pm ton Monday and the sun will rise at 5.11am on Tuesday in Dhaka.