Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) predicted that mild to severe heat wave may continue sweeping over parts of the country for the next 24 hours commencing 9am today (April 14).

According to the met office bulletin, mild to severe  heat wave is sweeping over Faridpur, Manikganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts.

Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Barishal and Chattogram divisions and the rest part of Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and the districts of Mymensingh and Moulvibazar and it may continue

Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country while day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, it added.

Trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area. Seasonal low lies over South Bay.

Country's maximum temperature on Tuesday was recorded 41 degrees Celsius at Chuadanga while the lowest temperature today was 20.3 degrees Celsius at Tetulia.

BDST: 1513 HRS, APRIL 14, 2023
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