Met office issues heatwave alert again

Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) again on Friday (3 May) issued a country-wide heatwave alert message for the next 48 hours.

In the latest heatwave alert, Meteorologist Md Omar Faruq said, "The

prevailing heatwave over Khulna, Rangpur, Rajshahi divisions and the western parts of Dhaka division may continue for the next 48 hours commencing from 6pm today."

Due to increased moisture incursion, the discomfort may increase, the release added.