Heatwave: Temperature hits 41°C in Chuadanga

Chuadanga has been facing the worst effect of the severe heatwave sweeping over parts of the country as the maximum temperature in the town was recorded there at 41°C (Celsius) on Sunday, reports UNB.

According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Office, the severe heatwave is sweeping over the regions of Rajshahi, Pabna, Jashore and Chuadanga.

A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over Dhaka and parts of Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and the regions of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Nilphamari and Patuakhali and it may continue, said a bulletin released by the BMD.

However, rain or thundershowers with intense lightning flashes accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Sylhet division, the bulletin added.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, it said.