A mild heatwave is sweeping over different parts of the country, including Dhaka, and it may abate from some places, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).
“A mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Dhaka, Tangail, Rajshahi, Pabna, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Nilphamari and Moulvibazar and it may abate from some places,” said a regular bulletin of Met office.
Heat wave may persist in five districts: BMD
Besides, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind are likely to occur at many places in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions; at a few places in Mymensingh, Rangpur and Dhaka divisions; and at one or two places in Rajshahi division with moderately heavy falls at places in Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet, the weather forecast said.
Severe heat wave sweeps parts of country; rains likely in Dhaka, other divisions
Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged in the country.
Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate elsewhere over north Bay.
Secondary level schools to remain closed Thursday due to heat wave