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 the Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, the UNOCHA report said residents in 56 of the country's 64 districts have been affected by the heatwave. It has already affected the lives and livelihoods of about 125 million people in various ways. At least 1 million of them suffered serious damage. Combining all official and unofficial accounts, UNOCHA reported 20 deaths related to the heatwave.
Speaking to Prothom Alo, Shafiqul Azam, secretary general of Bangladesh Red Crescent Society, said, “The extreme heat over such a large area is unprecedented in the history of the country. Such extreme heat waves may become more frequent and severe in the coming years. Keeping this in mind, we need to be prepared.”