After Nor’westers and thunderstorms for the most part of April-May period, it is raining less, but temperature is rising in Bangladesh.
Sunday's highest temperature was recorded at 36.6 degrees Celsius in Jashore. The maximum temperature in Dhaka was recorded at 35.5 degrees Celsius.
According to the Met Office, the day’s temperature may rise by one to two degrees Celsius across the country for the next two days.
Temperature may rise slightly in the night and a mild heatwave is likely to occur at some places over Khulna and Rajshahi divisions, reports bdnews24.com.
If the mercury exceeds 36 to 38 degrees Celsius, the weathermen call it a mild heatwave. If it soars to 38 to 40 degrees Celsius, it is a medium heatwave. And when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees, it is considered a severe heatwave.
Meteorologist Shahinul Islam told bdnews24.com, “The temperature has increased as there was no rain on Sunday. This situation may continue for two more days.”
Usually it gets hot from the beginning of May, but this time, it has been a little late, he said.
“A lot of thunderstorms with gusty wind dominated the weather for long. Sometimes due to excessive humidity in the air, it felt uncomfortable. Now the intensity of heat has increased as the sky is clear.”
Monday's weather forecast said there could be some mild heatwave in some parts of Khulna and Rajshahi divisions.
However, in many places of Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and in both Dhaka and Chittagong divisions, there may be temporary gust or rain accompanied with wind and rain or thunderstorms.
The weather with partly cloudy sky may be dry in the other parts of the country.
The forecast for the month of May said a severe heatwave (above 40 degrees Celsius) could hit the north and northwest Bangladesh. Elsewhere, there may be some mild to moderate heat waves.
