Khulna is reeling under severe heatwave. The highest temperature in the country has been prevailing in Khulna division for the last 12 days. Even today (April 13, 2023), the highest temperature in the country is in this region. The high temperatures will continue for four to five days, according to the Met Office. The temperature may rise during this time. And then there is the possibility of rain, Met Department officials said. With the rise in temperature, the demand for electricity has also increased and day to day activities are being severely impacted. Read more: Youth will lead ‘smart agriculture’ in Bangladesh: Minister Razzaque Khulna city dwellers including pedestrians, low-income people, and students are easily exhausted when outdoor due to the excessive heat. Many stray dogs, cats and birds were seen going to the nearby drains or water bodies. Due to the extreme heat, air conditioners, air coolers, and fans are running nonstop in offices, schools and universities. Fasting pedestrians were seen buying various cold drinks to quench their thirst after iftar. Khorshed Alam, a daily wage earner working on Khanjahan Ali Road in Khulna city, said, “The temperature was mild at the start of Ramadan. It’s quite hot right now. Working while fasting is difficult.“I can't stand for too long in this scorching heat, but I still have to work though. Meanwhile, construction work on the road is going on for which dust is all around. All in all, it’s uncomfortable.” Read More: Chief Justice opens up on limitations, ambitions of judiciary Maqbul Hossain, a rickshaw puller standing in front of Shibbari Public Hall in the city, said, “The heat is unbearable. While riding the rickshaw, I’m completely soaked in sweat. Sometimes I get headaches. I’m becoming fatigued, and riding a rickshaw is exhausting,” Firoz Ahmed Sabuj, a resident of Khalishpur Park intersection, said, “I take multiple showers during the day. And no one goes out without a reason. Furthermore, the fan must be running in the house at all times.” CNG-run autorickshaw driver Mizanur Rahman said, “It is very difficult to drive in this weather. It's too hot. There is no other way, however, because of the daily household expenses, and the upcoming Eid-ul-Fitr.” Sumon, a sugarcane juice seller, said, “This unbearable heat has increased the demand for sugarcane juice. Besides, there is a great customer response during pre-Iftar.” Read More: Social stigma is the main obstacle for female substance users’ treatment Senior Meteorologist Md Amirul Azad, in-charge of Khulna Meteorological Office, said, “A moderate heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division. The maximum temperature in Khulna today is 39 degrees Celsius.”“Chuadanga recorded 39.7 degrees Celsius which is the highest temperature in the country today. Besides, temperatures were recorded at 39.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, 39.5 degrees Celsius in Mongla and 38.6 degrees Celsius in Kushtia,” he said. He said the high temperature will continue for four to five more days and may even go up a bit. However, there is a possibility of rain after April 17. There may be a storm in one or two places.In a span of 11 days, the demand for electricity has increased in 21 districts of the southern region, including Khulna, according to West Zone Power Distribution Company sources. During the peak hours on March 31, the demand for electricity from WZPDC and Palli Bidyut Samity consumers was 1,618 MW. On April 11, the demand for electricity was 2,298 MW. Read more: Students demand release of JnU student Khadija WZPDC Superintending Engineer Shahidul Alam said, “The demand for electricity has increased in April compared to March. But even if the demand increases, our supply is fine. There is no shortage of electricity. Meanwhile, due to the rise in temperature, the working people of Khulna region are enduring a tough time.” End/UNB/Corr/MB

Bangladesh saw a slight improvement in the lowest temperature in 24 hours, till 6 am today (January 22, 2023), though a mild cold wave is sweeping over several parts of the country. The country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 8 degree Celsius at Tetulia and Srimangal in 24 hours, till 6 am today. The highest temperature was recorded at 29.6 degree Celsius in Teknaf during this period, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). Read more: Mild to moderate cold wave sweeps parts of country A mild cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and the districts of Naogaon and Moulvibazar and it may abate in some places, it added. Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the river basins, and light to moderate fog may occur at other places in the country during late night till morning. Read more: Mild to moderate cold wave may persist for 2/3 days more Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country. Night and day temperatures may rise slightly in Bangladesh.

A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over parts of Bangladesh. The country’s lowest temperature in 24 hours -- till 6 am today -- was recorded at 6 degree Celsius in Badalgachhi of Naogaon district, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The highest temperature was recorded at 28.4 degree Celsius in Teknaf during this period. Read more: 2022 was fifth or sixth warmest on record as Earth heats up The BMD in its bulletin said, a mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions and the districts of Tangail, Faridpur, Rangamati, Cumilla, Moulvibazar, Chuadanga and Kushtia, and it may continue. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country from midnight till morning. Read more: Rains to drench Bangladesh Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country. Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added.

A mild to moderate cold wave is sweeping over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and the district of Chuadanga, and it may continue. The country’s lowest temperature was recorded at 6.2 degree Celsius in Tetulia in 24 hours, till 6 am today (January 18, 2023), according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). The highest temperature was recorded at 29.4 degree Celsius in Sandwip during this period. Temperature between 8 to 10 degrees Celsius is considered a mild cold wave, 6 to 8 degrees Celsius a moderate cold wave, and less than 6 degrees Celsius a severe cold wave. Read more: Chuadanga records season's lowest temperature Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during midnight to morning. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy skies over the country. Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the DMD said. Meanwhile, a moderate cold wave and dense fog have hit the Kurigram district hard, disrupting day to day life. Read more: Cold wave: Jashore, Chuadanga record lowest temperature at 7.8 degree C “A moderate cold wave is sweeping over Kurigram district, and it may continue,” Tuhin Mia, an officer of Razarhat Agriculture Weather Observatory Center, said Wednesday morning. The daily wage earners are the worst sufferers as they could not go out for work in the district. The temperature dropped to 7.3 degrees Celsius at 9 am today.

The lowest temperature in the country this morning was recorded at 9.3 degree Celsius in Chuadanga. The northern district has been recording the lowest temperature for three days in a row. Cold weather is disrupting day-to-day life in the district and the poor are the worst sufferers. Moderate to thick fog may occur over the river basins and light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere over the country during late night till morning, said a regular bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD). “The existing temperature may rise a little from Sunday,” said Md Shahinul Islam, a meteorologist of BMD. Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country. Night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged across the country. The low pressure area over southeast Bay and adjoining area persists. One of its associated trough extends up to northeast Bay. Also read: Mild cold wave sweeping over country