News Desk :After an arid and exhausting April, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department is forecasting more heatwaves, along with Kalboishakhi storms, in May. Mild to moderate heatwaves began in different parts of the country from Apr 1 to Apr 19 and severe to very severe heatwaves developed from Apr 20 to Apr 30. BMD Director Azizur Rahman said, the maximum temperature for April was 3.2 degrees Celsius above the average, while the minimum temperature was 2.8 degrees Celsius higher. When the mercury rises to between 36 and 38 degrees Celsius, meteorologists consider it a mild heat wave. Some parts of the country may experience one to three moderate heatwaves, while others will see one to two heatwaves, said BMD Director Azizur.

Source: bd News24 May 02, 2024 20:31 UTC