A Glimpse Of Storm In 7 Regions Including The Capital

People have been suffering due to a steady uptick in temperature across the country throughout the last several days.  Commuters were seen grappling with a scorching sun in the capital city on Saturday. Residents of Chuadanga suffered the most as it recorded the highest temperature of the season at 40.2 degrees Celsius. Which was recorded highest temperature for the summer season this year.

However the meteorological department has forecast rain accompanied by gusty winds in Dhaka and some parts of Sykhet within next one or two days from Sunday. Along with that, there may be some hailstorms. Day temperatures may drop by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius across the country.

Severe heatwave swept across Pabna and Chuadanga districts yesterday. And mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Barishal, Patuakhali, Rangamati district and Rajshahi, Khulna, Dhaka, and Rangpur divisions; It may continue.

The Meteorological Department says that the temperature may drop more in those areas where there will be rain. In this, the residents of that area can at least get some relief from the heat. Residents of other parts of the country may continue to suffer from the heat.

The average temperature was expected at 33.2 degrees Celsius in April, but the mercury climbed to over 35 degrees Celsius.

A severe heat wave swept over Pabna and Chuadanga districts on Saturday, while Barishal, Patuakhali, Rangamati districts, along with Rajshahi, Khulna, Dhaka, and Rangpur divisions experienced light to moderate heatwaves and it may continue for several days. 

The meteorological department said temperatures are expected to fall significantly in some places after rain and norwester, providing a respite from heatwave. However, the remaining areas may see no change in temperatures.

The meteorologists predicted a hotter-than-usual temperature for April, like the previous two years. Temperatures across the country were 2 degrees Celsius above the normal mark during the first six days of the current month. 

The average temperature was expected at 33.2 degrees Celsius in April, but the mercury climbed to over 35 degrees Celsius.

A meteorologist at the meteorological department, said this April might be hotter than usual. There might be norwester and rain simultaneously in different parts of the country, which may bring down the temperature slightly. 

However, the respite might be short-lived as temperatures may rise again after three to four days and intensify the heat, he added.