A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping across several parts of the country, and it may continue, according to a bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Wednesday morning.
“A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and the districts of Dhaka, Narayanganj, Tangail, Faridpur, Madaripur, Gopalganj, Manikganj, Mymensingh, Chandpur, Noakhali, Brahmanbaria, Barisal, Patuakhali and Bhola, and it may continue,” it said.
Besides, light to moderate rain or thunder showers, accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes, are likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chittagong, and Sylhet divisions, and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barisal divisions.
Meanwhile, moderately heavy falls are likely to occur at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chittagong and Sylhet divisions, it added. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
The trough of westerly low persists from West Bengal to North Bay. South-west monsoon may advance up to Teknaf coast during next 72 hours.
S.M./CitizenTimes
