The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has issued a warning for Dhaka, forecasting a further rise in temperatures after several days of intense heat across the country. According to the department’s Friday morning update, the capital recorded 28.2 degrees Celsius at 6 a.m. with 85 percent humidity, causing severe discomfort. Thursday’s maximum temperature in Dhaka was 37 degrees Celsius, and meteorologists expect it to climb higher later in the day.

The six-hour forecast for Dhaka and surrounding areas indicates mainly dry weather with little chance of rain. Although skies may remain partly cloudy, the intensity of sunlight is unlikely to decrease. Mild to moderate heatwaves are sweeping across several regions, including Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Faridpur, Madaripur, Feni, Lakshmipur, Rangamati, Bandarban, Patuakhali, and the entire Khulna division.

Meanwhile, temporary thunderstorms with lightning and isolated hail may occur in parts of Rangpur, Mymensingh, and Sylhet divisions. River ports in these areas have been advised to hoist cautionary signal number one due to possible gusty winds of 45 to 60 kilometers per hour.