Prevailing Heat Wave May Continue

The prevailing heat wave may continue and is likely to intensify. Due to excessive moisture excursion, the discomfort may increase, the Meteorological Department said. Yesterday Monday, the highest temperature in the country was recorded at 39 degrees Celsius. This temperature was recorded at Mongla in Khulna and Ishurdi in Rajshahi. At that time, the maximum temperature in the capital Dhaka was 37.7 degrees Celsius.

According to the forecast of the department, the day temperature will remain unchanged across the country in the next 24 hours. However, the night temperature is likely to drop slightly. In the next five days, day and night temperatures are going to increase. As a result, the heat will increase further.

Mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over four divisions, including Dhaka, and it may continue and spread in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am today. "Mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions and it may continue and spread. Due to excessive moisture excursion, the discomfort may increase," according to the met office release.

Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

Trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Mild to moderate heatwaves over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions along with Nilphamari, and Dinajpur districts of North Bengal will continue and are likely to increase.