Continuous monsoon rains have submerged large parts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka, yet the expected cooling effect remains absent. Despite temperatures stabilizing between 29 and 34 degrees Celsius, people across the country are enduring intense humidity and discomfort. Authorities have warned of short-term flooding in northeastern lowlands, even as water levels recede in Chattogram and hill regions.

Meteorologist Dr. Omar Faruk explained that Bangladesh’s traditional six-season cycle has been disrupted by climate change, leaving the country effectively trapped between summer and monsoon. He noted that low-lying clouds and longer daylight hours prevent rainfall from bringing relief. Meteorologist Kazi Jebun Nesa added that high humidity from southern monsoon winds intensifies the heat, while Bazlur Rahman described monsoon rain as “warm rain” formed from low clouds, unlike the cooler pre-monsoon showers.

Frequent power outages have worsened public suffering, depriving residents of relief from fans and cooling devices. Experts also linked the persistent heat to global El Niño effects and long-term climate instability.