The Meteorological Department has issued a new three-day warning after two consecutive six-day warnings in the scorching heat.
In the warning signed by meteorologist Shahinul Islam on Thursday, it is said that the ongoing heatwave across the country may continue for another 72 hours.
“Due to excess water vapor in the air, discomfort may increase during this time.”
The country’s highest temperature of 41.6 degrees Celsius was recorded at Mongla in Bagerhat on Wednesday amid heatwave sweeping across 52 districts. The maximum temperature in Dhaka was 39.2 degrees Celsius.
The weather forecasts had already said that there would be no immediate relief from this ongoing fire. The special message also advised people to be vigilant.
According to the weather forecast for the next 24 hours from 9 am on Thursday, severe heat wave is flowing over Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Rajshahi, Pabna, Faridpur and Gopalganj along with Khulna division.
Apart from this, mild to moderate heat wave is flowing over Barisal division including Mymensingh, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni and Bandarban districts. Similar situation prevails in Rangpur, Rajshahi and rest of Dhaka division, which may continue.
Director of Meteorological Department Azizur Rahman told bdnews24.com that the ongoing heat wave may continue till May 4/5; But during this time the temperature will not rise above 42 degrees Celsius.
“Temperatures are likely to rise slightly, but there is no chance of extreme heatwaves. Among these, light rain may occur in Sylhet, Netrakona areas, not likely to occur in other areas.”
The highest temperature recorded this season was on April 20; On that day, the temperature in Jessore rose to 42.6 degrees Celsius. And the temperature in Dhaka was 40.4 degrees Celsius.
A mild heat wave is considered when the air temperature is below 36 to 38 degrees Celsius. Temperatures less than 38 to 40 degrees are called moderate and temperatures less than 40 to 42 degrees are called severe heat waves. And when the temperature rises above 42 degrees, it is called extreme heat wave.
Deaths due to heatstroke are coming from different parts of the country amid uncomfortable conditions in extreme heat. That is why the government is also advising to be careful to make the people aware.
On Wednesday, an old man died due to extreme heat in Chilmari upazila of Kurigram. On this day, a school teacher died after falling in the courtyard of his house in Goland upazila of Rajbari.
A person collapsed in the heat while walking on the streets of Gulistan on Tuesday. He died after being taken to Dhaka Medical College Hospital. The police believe that the person may have died of heatstroke.
Earlier, on April 20, two deaths were reported due to heatstroke. On April 21, a housewife died in Meherpur, a rickshaw puller in Sylhet and a businessman in Narsingdi. Then on April 22, a rickshaw driver died unconscious on the road of Dhaka. Doctors believe that they died of heat stroke.
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