Met Office Issues Alert Over 3-Day Heatwave

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a 72-hour nationwide heat alert from yesterday saying that the ongoing heatwave is expected to continue in most parts of the country.

"Discomfort might increase due to high humidity during this period," said a warning from the BMD, signed by Meteorologist Muhammad Abul Kalam Mallik.

Meanwhile, Chuadanga recorded this season's highest temperature for the fourth consecutive day yesterday.

The maximum temperature was recorded at 41.5°C at around 6:00pm. 

Earlier, Chuadanga recorded 40.6°C on Tuesday, 40.8°C on Wednesday, and 40.4°C on Thursday.

Also the season's highest temperature was recorded at 41.3°C in Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jhenaidah at 3:00pm. But it increased to 41.5°C at 6:00pm. It was also the country's highest temperature till now.

Meanwhile the district administration has issued also a heat alert due to intense heat.

At this time the public was alerted by loudspeaker announcements in the important areas of the district town. They were asked not to venture out of their houses unless necessary. Residents were asked to take extra caution for children and the elderly. Animals are also reeling in the unbearable heat.