On Saturday, the heatwave affected all eight districts of Rangpur division as well as Rajshahi, Naugaon, Pabna, Dhaka, Kishoreganj, Tangail, Mymensingh, Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Feni, Cox’s Bazar and Chuadanga districts, taking the total number of affected districts to 22. This is the most widespread heatwave recorded so far this month. The Bangladesh Meteorological Department […]
Even last year in 2020, the rainfall was 2 percent more than normal. However, there has been a steady decline in rainfall since 2022. Last year the rainfall was 21 percent less than normal, whereas this year the deficit has increased to 29 percent. July is typically Bangladesh’s wettest month, with an average rainfall of […]
Despite the heat, France went ahead with its annual street music festival, the Fête de la Musique, but the Louvre Museum in Paris canceled a free concert beneath its famous glass pyramid. But the government announced a ban on consumption of alcohol in public places during celebrations in departments under red alert on both health […]
Despite the increasing trend of heat, rain was recorded at various places on Saturday. The highest rainfall of 37 mm was measured in Rangamati. No rainfall was recorded in Sylhet and Mymensingh divisions, both of which had previously received continuous rain for several days. Today, rain or thundershowers may occur at a few places over […]
Any area where the temperature reaches 36 degrees Celsius is considered to be in heat wave. According to this, apart from Rajshahi, heat wave situation prevails in nine more districts today. These are 37 degrees Celsius in Jahsore and Sirajganj, 36.6 degrees Celsius in Faridpur, 36.5 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga, Kushtia and Pabna, 36.3 degrees […]
In addition to the hot weather, the weather is predicted to become more severe, with storms and heavy rainfall events becoming more frequent. Flooding is already a major problem in Dhaka and roads and streets often get submerged during rainy days. Apart from this, it has become even more complicated, due to which people are […]
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, […]
Temperatures in Vietnam were also forecast to be high during the five-day national holiday, with temperatures forecast to reach 41 degrees Celsius in the north. Forecasters there said extreme heat would last through the end of April, with cooler conditions expected in May. India's weather department said on Saturday that extreme heat conditions will continue […]
Amid the ongoing heat wave, academic activities of all secondary level educational institutions and vocational educational institutions in Dhaka, Chuadanga, Jashore, Khulna and Rajshahi districts have been suspended for Monday. In view of the ongoing extreme heat, the Education Ministry issued a notice in this regard on Sunday after consultation with the Health Ministry and […]