Bangladesh experienced its hottest day of the season on Wednesday, with Rajshahi recording a maximum temperature of 40°C, surpassing the previous high of 39.7°C in Chuadanga earlier this month. The capital Dhaka also saw its seasonal peak at 36.5°C. Except for light rain in Patuakhali’s Khepupara, no rainfall was reported elsewhere. The ongoing heatwave, coupled with frequent power outages, has severely disrupted daily life across the country.
According to the Meteorological Department, the heatwave expanded from 14 districts on Tuesday to 24 districts on Wednesday, covering all areas of Rajshahi and Khulna divisions as well as parts of Dhaka, Tangail, Madaripur, Dinajpur, Rangamati, and Bandarban. Meteorologists said the lack of rain and rising humidity have intensified the oppressive heat. They forecast that temperatures may continue to rise until Friday, with possible relief from Saturday as rainfall increases.
The department’s long-term outlook indicates that moderate to severe heatwaves could persist across major parts of Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, and Dhaka divisions through early May.
সরদার আনিছ প্রকাশ : ২৩ এপ্রিল ২০২৬, ০৮: ৪২ মৌসুমের সবচেয়ে উত্তপ্ত দিন পার করেছে দেশবাসী। গতকাল বুধবার রাজশাহীতে চলতি মৌসুমের সর্বোচ্চ তাপমাত্রা ৪০ ডিগ্রি সেলসিয়াস রেকর্ড করা হয়েছে। এর আগে গত ৩ এপ্রিল চুয়াডাঙ্গায় সর্বোচ্চ তাপমাত্রা ৩৯ দশমিক ৭ ডিগ্রি
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