The heat alert has been extended for another three days. The Meteorological Department said that the heatwave may continue for the next 72 hours or three days from Thursday (April 25).
At the same time, in the first week of May, there may be rain in different parts of the country, according to meteorologists.
Director of Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Wednesday (April 24) evening. Azizur Rahman told Jago News, ‘The three-day heat alert we issued earlier is ending today. Another three-day heat alert will be issued from tomorrow. Because, for the time being, it is unlikely that the heat wave will be removed by raining on a large scale.’
He said, ‘We issue a heat alert and inform the government. Government will take action accordingly. Those concerned will do what they have to do.’
Azizur Rahman said, ‘The temperature of the whole country has increased a little today from yesterday. There is no chance that the heat wave will completely disappear in April. We see that it will last till May 2-3. After that there may be some chance of rain in different areas. There is no chance of heavy rainfall till then. Locally isolated rain may occur at some places.’
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The director of the Meteorological Department also said, ‘Currently, I do not see any sign of the daytime temperature crossing 42 degrees Celsius. The temperature is unlikely to rise much further till April 30.’
According to the information of Meteorological Department, intense heat wave is flowing over Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Rajshahi, Pabna, Faridpur and Gopalganj districts along with Khulna division on Wednesday. Mild to moderate heat waves are passing over Mymensingh, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni and Bandarban districts along with Barisal division and remainder of Rangpur, Rajshahi and Dhaka divisions. Hafizur Rahman also said that it can continue.
On Wednesday, the highest temperature in the country was 41.6 degrees Celsius in Mongla. The maximum temperature in Dhaka on this day was 39.2 degrees Celsius.
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