Severe heat wave sweeps parts of country; Rains likely

Severe heat wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Pabna and Bogura districts, according to Bangladesh Metrological Department .

Severe heat wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Pabna and Bogura districts, according to Bangladesh Metrological Department .

Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Khulna division,  parts of Rajshahi division and Tangail, Faridpur & Dinajpur districts and it may continue, said a bulletin of BMD on Saturday.

The country’s highest 41.3 degree Celsius temperature was recorded in Rajshahi district on Friday.

The Met office also predicted rains or thundershowers in parts of country as monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay.

“Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely at most places over Mymensingh  and Sylhet divisions; at many places over Rangpur and Dhaka divisions and at a few places in Rajshshi, Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Mymensingh  and  Sylhet divisions,” said the bulletin.

Highest 116 mm rainfall was recorded in Sylhet district in 24 hours till 6 am on Saturday.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over Rajshahi & Khulna divisions and it may fall slightly elsewhere over the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.