Since the beginning of Baisakh, the intense heat wave that has swept across the country has now brought relief to public life. Day laborers and hardworking people are suffering. Meanwhile, one died of heat stroke in Rajbari. Several people have died of heat stroke before. Warning campaigns are being carried out in various places due to severe fire and heat. Meanwhile, the incidence of various diseases including diarrhea and pneumonia has increased in Brahmanbaria due to intense heat.
Compared to the last few days, the temperature has increased again in Chuadanga. Even though it was drizzling at night, the town of Chuadanga started to get hot in the morning. The highest temperature in the district was recorded at 41.2 degrees Celsius in the afternoon. The ongoing fire is disrupting agriculture and various crops in the fields.
In Pabna, people’s life is in a state of chaos due to intense heat for weeks. Many do not leave the house because of fear. The plight of working people who go to work in the city. Dubs are being sold in the district at the rate of Tk 100 to Tk 120 each. Water is being sprayed on the road from municipal vehicles. Ordinary Muslims offer Istiska Namaz at the city’s Darul Aman Trust in the morning for rain.
The incidence of various diseases including diarrhea and pneumonia has increased in Brahmanbaria due to intense heat. Patient pressure increased in Brahmanbaria General Hospital during summer. The 250-bed hospital now has more than 400 patients admitted. Many are also receiving treatment on the floor.
In the coastal district of Satkhira, intense heat is disrupting daily activities as well as agricultural production. As a result, farmers are facing huge losses.
The district has recorded maximum temperatures ranging from 38 to 40.3 degrees Celsius in the past few days. According to Met Office, this year has recorded the highest temperature in the last 13 years.
Meanwhile, the people of Jaipurhat are panting for the past 10 days due to the westerly winds. People’s lives disrupted by intense heat. The poor condition of people who eat at the urge of the stomach. There is no water in 4 rivers in Jaipurhat – Chot Yamuna, Tulshiganga, Harabati and Chiri.
Pneumonia and diarrhea have no place in Jaipurhat hospital. The condition of children in extreme heat.
To get rid of the intense fire, the worshipers offered Istiska Namaz for rain in Jhalkathi. This prayer is held at Gabkhan Ferighat Jame Masjid in West Jhalkathi of the city. Praying for rain, worshipers are also offering Istiska prayers in Feni Falahia Madrasa grounds.
