Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted continuation of heat wave in many parts of the country.
“Rain and thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty/squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barisal and Chattogram divisions” says a met office bulletin issued.
The mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the regions of Dhaka, Madaripur, Dinajpur, Sayedpur, Rajshahi, Ishurdi and Badalgachhi and it may continue, it said.
The day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, the bulletin added.
The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded 38.5 degrees Celsius in Dinajpur under Rangpur division while Monday’s minimum temperature was 20 degrees Celsius in Srimangal under Sylhet Division.
The sun sets at 6:36pm on Monday and rises at 5:14am today (Tuesday) in the capital.
