Europe’s climate monitor said on Friday that average global temperatures have exceeded critical warming limits for the first time in two years, as the United Nations called for “pioneering” climate action. Although this does not mean that the internationally agreed 1.5C warming limit has been permanently breached, the UN has warned that it is in […]
As Bangladesh faces record high temperatures, with temperatures reaching 42 degrees Celsius in parts of the country in the past weeks, the European Union is providing €175,000 (Tk. 2 crore) in humanitarian aid to assist the most vulnerable. More than Rs 22 Lakh) is providing. Exposure to extreme temperatures. This EU funding supports Bangladesh Red […]
Meanwhile, Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued special heat warning in Dhaka, Rajshahi, Rangpur and Khulna divisions. Yesterday on Friday, the country's highest temperature of 39.6°C was recorded in Chuadanga, while the maximum temperature of 37.3°C was recorded in Dhaka. The heat wave is likely to continue for the next three-four days. Citing observations from […]
48 hour heat wave alert issued in four divisions
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In South and Southeast Asia, Myanmar, Laos and Vietnam broke records for their hottest April day, and the Philippines experienced its hottest night ever. Temperatures in India reached 46ºC. The heat was also extreme in West Asia, with temperatures above 40 °C in Palestine and Israel. The month was the hottest April globally and broke […]
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Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a heatwave alert for five divisions for the next 48 hours from 6:00 pm on Wednesday. The divisions are – Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna, Dhaka and Barishal. The BMD alert said extreme heat may continue in five divisions during the next 48 hours.
After several days of relief, mild heat wave has started again in many parts of the country. On Tuesday, mild heat wave occurred in four divisions and 12 districts. Temperatures between 36 °C and 37.9 °C are considered mild heat waves. Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said Rajshahi, Rangpur, Khulna and Sylhet divisions and Tangail, Faridpur, […]
The weather forecast for the next 24 hours provided by the weather department on Thursday said thunderstorms accompanied by temporary gusty wind or gale force may occur over various parts of Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet divisions. Is. Along with some places in Rangpur and Chattogram divisions. Apart from this, random hailstorm may […]
The weather office said rain and thundershowers may occur at various places in the country in the 24 hours ending 6 pm on Wednesday. Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) in a weather bulletin said rain and thundershowers were expected at many places and at a few places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal and Sylhet […]
Dhaka University (DU) authorities have decided to conduct its classes and examinations in person from Wednesday as the ongoing heat wave across the country subsides to tolerable levels. “DU Vice-Chancellor Professor ASM Maqsood Kamal approved the decision today,” said a press release signed by DU Director of Public Relations Mahmood Alam.
Schools, colleges, madrassas and professional institutes reopened on Sunday after being closed due to the heat wave. The ministry has already announced that classes will be held on Saturdays until further notice. As per the guidelines, no educational institution will hold regular gatherings until summer conditions become normal. Furthermore, educational activities will be restricted to […]
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has said that there is a possibility of rain or thundershowers at a few places in Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Barishal and Chattogram divisions, along with temporary gusty or gusty winds. Winds may also blow and hailstorm may occur at isolated […]
According to the notification, no educational institution will hold regular meetings until summer conditions become normal. Furthermore, educational activities will be restricted to indoor classes, except outdoor activity that requires direct exposure to the sun. As per the guidelines of the Education Ministry, till further notice, all educational institutions will hold classes on Saturdays also.