Farmer dies of heatstroke in Sirajganj

Sirajganj: A farmer named Afsar Ali (65) died of heatstroke in Sirajganj’s Tarasha.

The incident took place in Kalupara village of Naogaon union of the upazila on Tuesday (23 April) morning.

Deceased Afsar Ali (65) resident of Kalupara village.

Locals said that on Tuesday morning, Afsar Ali left home to do agricultural work in the field. He later died on the spot due to heat stroke while working.

Officer-in-Charge (OC) of Tarash police station. Nazrul Islam confirmed this.

Meanwhile, Sirajganj has been experiencing the highest temperature ever for the past three days. According to Tarash Meteorological Observatory office, maximum temperature of 38 degrees Celsius was recorded on Tuesday. The maximum temperature on Sunday (April 21) was 39.5 degrees Celsius, which is the highest ever recorded. The temperature on Monday (April 22) was 38.6 degrees Celsius.

On the other hand, Baghabari Meteorological Office sources in Shahjadpur said that the highest temperature was recorded here on Tuesday at 39.4 degrees Celsius. On April 20, a temperature of 41 degrees Celsius was recorded, which is the highest ever recorded. The maximum temperature at this station was 40.5 degrees Celsius on April 21 and 40 degrees Celsius on April 22.

Officer-in-charge of Tarash Meteorological Office. Zahidul Islam said that a moderate heatwave has been going on in Sirajganj for the past few days. This heat wave will remain throughout the month of April. The maximum temperature was recorded at 39.5 degrees Celsius on Sunday after the opening of the Meteorological Office in Tarasha.

The officer in charge of Baghabari Meteorological Office. Mustafa Kamal said, Baghabari recorded the highest temperature of 41 degrees Celsius on April 20. Which is the highest temperature in the region.

Bangladesh Time: 1603 hours, April 23, 2024
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