Heat wave has paralysed normal life across the country. Normal livelihood of the country, particularly in the vast Barind tract, is being affected badly due to the ongoing sultry weather that has been experienced by the people for the past couple of days.
The ongoing mild to moderate heat wave is likely to continue in different parts of the country, says a met office bulletin on Monday. The heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and the district of Moulvibazar and it may continue, the met office also forecasts.
Mostly, people whose livelihood depends on manual labour are the worst sufferers. The prolonged rainless conditions have created a detrimental condition on the overall public health as well as the ecosystem and biodiversity.
Country’s maximum temperature was recorded by 38.5 degree Celsius in Chuadanga. The scorching heat wave and high humidity levels are hindering life at all levels.
In the capital, fares for manually drawn rickshaws, vans and pushcarts are on the rise due to the unbearable working conditions. Scarcity in water supply and frequent power failure also deteriorated the situation.
Acute water crisis in many
areas has compounded
sufferings of the people
Acute water crisis in many areas especially of capital Dhaka, other metropolitan cities, district towns and even remote village has compounded sufferings of the people. Temperature was relatively higher in the west, north and central regions of the country than in the south and east regions. The heat wave brought the worst sufferings to the working-class people, like - day labourers, rickshaw pullers and farmers, especially those who work outdoor.
Most of the people on Monday were seen drinking various unsafe colourful drinks from roadside vendors amid scorching summer heat during Iftar, risking being infected by different diseases as these drinks are made from substandard ingredients and served in unhygienic ways. Physicians caution such contaminated juice or drink can cause various diseases like diarrhoea, jaundice, typhoid, cholera, and paratyphoid.
People should refrain from drinking such contaminated drinks and not leave their homes unless there is an emergency. Heat waves can have a significant impact on society, including a rise in heat-related deaths. Therefore, we all have to remain extra cautious against the current hot spell and avoid the burning sun.
