by Staff Correspondent,

Dhaka – Bangladesh has been swept by a mild to moderate heat-wave after weeks of recess of unusual temperature rise since the summer season set in the mid- April.

Bangladesh’s Meteorological department forecasts that the current spell of heat-wave may continue for several days.

In its regular weather bulletin, the department said the wave is sweeping Rajshahi, Khulna and Barishal divisions. Dhaka, Tangail, Faridpur, Gopalgonj, Manikganj, Narayanganj, Mymensingh, Rangpur, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Kurigram, Moulvibazar, Chattogram, Rangamati, Cumilla, Chandpur, Feni, Noakhali and Bandarban districts are experiencing the heat-wave.

The situation may aggravate further, according to the met office.   

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

A low pressure area has formed over Southeast Bay and adjoining South Andaman Sea as it is likely to intensify. Trough of westerly low lies over West Bengal and adjoining area, it said.

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