Mild heatwave likely to sweep Khulna,
Rajshahi
After Nor’westers and thunderstorms for the
most in April-May, it is raining less, but
temperature is rising in Bangladesh.
Sunday's highest temperature was recorded at
36.6 degrees Celsius in Jashore. The
maximum temperature in Dhaka was recorded
at 35.5 degrees Celsius.
According to the Met Office, the day’s
temperature may rise by one to two degrees
Celsius across the country for the next two
days.
Temperature may rise slightly in the night and
a mild heatwave is likely to occur at some
places over Khulna and Rajshahi divisions.
If the mercury exceeds 36 to 38 degrees
Celsius, the weathermen call it a mild
heatwave. If
it soars to 38 to 40 degrees Celsius, it is a
medium heatwave. And when the temperature
exceeds 40 degrees, it is considered a severe
heatwave.
Meteorologist Shahinul Islam told
bdnews24.com, “The temperature has
increased as there was no rain on Sunday.
This situation may continue for two more
days.”
Usually it gets hot from the beginning of May,
but this time, it has been a little late, he said.
“A lot of thunderstorms with gusty wind
dominated the weather for long. Sometimes
due to excessive humidity in the air, it felt
uncomfortable. Now the intensity of heat has
increased as the sky is clear.”
Monday's weather forecast said there could
be some mild heatwave in some parts of
Khulna and Rajshahi divisions.
However, in many places of Rangpur,
Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and in both
Dhaka and Chittagong divisions, there may be
temporary gust or rain accompanied with wind
and rain or thunderstorms.
The weather with partly cloudy sky may be dry
in the other parts of the country.
The forecast for the month of May said a
severe heatwave (above 40 degrees Celsius)
could hit the north and northwest Bangladesh.
Elsewhere, there may be some mild to
moderate heat waves.
by: bdnews24