A heat wave pushing mercury upwards and lack of rain despite high humidity across the country have started taking its toll due to dehydration and heat related problems. In Dhaka city, which recorded a maximum temperature of 36 Degrees Celsius and a minimum of 28.7 Celsius did not have a drop of rain despite high ... Read more
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Severe heat scorches Rajshahi people
The mercury on Thursday rose to 40 degrees Celsius, the highest rise so far this season, sending the people on the streets panting for water and cool air in Rajshahi and the adjacent areas. Local met office said a mild heat wave hit most of the northern districts, restricting people’s movement particularly during mid-day when ... Read more
Heat wave may continue past first week of June
The ongoing moderate heat wave may continue past the first week of June when it starts raining, meteorologists said on Sunday. They said that at least six heat waves swept over the country’s north, the north-west and the capital in two months. Heat now feels severe as the humidity level is high and there is almost ... Read more
Heat wave to continue for a week
A heat wave that has been sweeping the country will continue for a week, the met office said yesterday. The northern region is the worst hit by heat wave, as the mercury rose up to 41 degree Celsius in Rajshahi and its adjoining areas yesterday. The met office said the maximum temperature in Dhaka yesterday ... Read more