Mild heatwave persists in Rajshahi, Pabna, Jashore

Forecasters say northern regions are likely to receive rainfall, with precipitation likely to increase nationwide after Jun 30

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A mild heatwave is sweeping three districts, including Rajshahi, and is likely to persist.

The other two districts experiencing the heatwave are Pabna and Jashore, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said on Saturday.

The Met Office forecast that between 9am and the following 24 hours, many places in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, and a few places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions, could experience temporary gusty winds accompanied by lightning and light to moderate rain or thundershowers.

Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall is also likely at places in Rangpur and Sylhet divisions.

Meteorologist AKM Nazmul Haque said, “The northern part of the country has the highest chance of rainfall. Rain is also likely in Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.

“Other regions may also receive rain, but over fewer areas and in smaller amounts. Overall rainfall may increase after Jun 30.”

The Met Office said day and night temperatures across the country are likely to remain nearly unchanged during the period.

In the 24 hours until 9am on Saturday, Sylhet recorded the country's highest rainfall at 73mm.

It also registered the lowest temperature at 23.2 degrees Celsius, while Jashore recorded the highest temperature at 36.6 degrees Celsius.