Heatwave likely to ease; rain expected across Bangladesh from tomorrow

The ongoing heatwave is likely to subside in most parts of Bangladesh from today, and rainfall may begin across the country from tomorrow, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

AKM Nazmul Hoque, a meteorologist at the Met office, told The Daily Star this morning that a severe heatwave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Rajbari, Khulna, Chuadanga, Meherpur, and Jashore.

A mild to moderate heatwave is also affecting the remaining districts of Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, as well as parts of Dhaka, Chattogram, and Barishal divisions, along with Rangpur, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Gaibandha, Mymensingh, Jamalpur, and Sherpur.

He said the heatwave would begin to ease in many areas today, and further subside in more areas tomorrow.

However, it will not disappear completely, as isolated pockets of heatwave conditions may persist in some parts of Khulna division.

He added that temperatures in Khulna division may remain nearly unchanged today, while day temperatures in other parts of the country may drop by 1-3 degrees Celsius.

Meteorologist Nazmul also said parts of Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, along with isolated places in Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, and Chattogram divisions, may experience temporary gusty winds accompanied by rain or thundershowers today. Sporadic hailstorms are also likely in some areas.

He noted that heavier rainfall is expected mainly along a belt stretching from eastern parts of Dhaka and Mymensingh through Sylhet to Feni, Khagrachhari, and Bandarban. Rainfall activity may spread across the country by tomorrow or the day after.

"We have forecast that several parts of the country are likely to experience rain over the next few days," he added.