A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over different parts of the country, including Dhaka and it may continue, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Wednesday.
“A mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi division and the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Lakshmipur, Khulna, Jashore and Kushtia and it may continue,” said a Met office bulletin.
Besides, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at one or two places over Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places.
Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.
The highest temperature of 39.5°C was recorded in Rajshahi on Tuesday.
Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.
Besides, a trough of low lies from West Bengal to North Bay.