Mild heat wave may continue in five districts

The ongoing mild heat wave is likely to continue in five districts, a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) release said on Wednesday.

"Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the regions of Faridpur, Rajshahi, Pabna and Rangamati and it may continue", said the weather bulletin issued for the next 24 hours commencing at 9am.

Rain or thunder showers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty or squally wind is also likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions.

The bulletin predicted that the rain or thunder showers activity may increase during next 72 hours.