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Scorching heat prevails in most parts of the country

Special Correspondent Weather 2024-05-25, 1:48pm

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Scorching heat prevails in most parts of the country



Dhaka, May 25 - All divisions including Dhaka are experiencing a mild to moderate heat wave, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

“A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Dhaka, Rajshahi, Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and it may continue,” said the Met office.

Meanwhile, light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at most places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at many places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Southern part of the country.

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

The depression over East-central Bay and adjoining West-central Bay moved north northeastwards and intensified into a deep depression over the same area

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall by 1-2°C over the country.

Due to increase of moisture incursion the discomfort may persist.-UNB