Mild heat wave may continue in four districts

The ongoing mild heat wave is likely to continue in four districts of the country, said a Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) bulletin valid for 24 hours commencing at 9am on Thursday.

It read, "Mild heat wave is sweeping over Cumilla, Chandpur, Jashore and Satkhira and it may continue."

Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country, it added.

However, the day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

Country's maximum temperature on Wednesday was recorded 36.2 degrees Celsius jointly at Cumilla and Chandpur while the minimum temperature on Thursday was 24.5 degrees Celsius at Khepupara.