It is likely to form by Wednesday afternoon, and its trajectory will become clear over time, Meteorologist Kazi Jebunnesa told bdnews24.com on Monday. Bagerhat’s Mongla recorded the highest temperature in the country at 38.3 degrees Celsius on Sunday, while Dhaka saw the highest temperature at 35.4 degrees Celsius. When the mercury rises to between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, meteorologists consider it a mild heat wave. A moderate heat wave occurs between temperatures of 38-40 degrees Celsius. A severe heat wave occurs when the temperature exceeds 40 degrees Celsius.

Source: bd News24 May 20, 2024 13:49 UTC