Severe heatwave continues to batter parts of Bangladesh

Severe heatwave prevailed in Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts on Monday, disrupting normal life.

Besides, mild to moderate heat wave continues to scorch Dhaka, Rangpur and Barishal divisions and parts of Rajshahi & Khulna divisions, Mymensingh, Moulvibazar and Rangamati districts and it may continue, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD).

Rains or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely at one or two places over Sylhet division with hail at isolated places, it said.

The Met office also predicted rains in Sylhet and Chattogram on Wednesday.

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country in 24 hours commencing 9am on Tuesday.

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Due to the increase of moisture incursion, the discomfort may persist.

Country's maximum temperature was recorded at 40.6 degree Celsius in Jashore, Chuadanga and Khulna on Monday.