Weather
Heatwave alert extended for 72 hours
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave is likely to persist for 72 more hours starting this morning
Children at ‘high risk’ amid heatwave: UNICEF
UNICEF expressed grave concern in a press release today over the health and safety of children in Bangladesh as a heatwave grips the country
Severe heatwave continues in parts of country
A severe heatwave is sweeping over several northern and southern districts as mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over three divisions including Dhaka and other districts, said a Met office forecast today
Danger warning issued for Bangkok as extreme heat bites
Thai authorities issued an extreme heat warning for Bangkok on Wednesday, urging people to stay indoors for their own safety as temperatures soared
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur: agri officials
There is a risk of heat shock in Boro paddy in Gazipur as a severe heatwave has been sweeping over the country, agriculture officials said
Avoid heat stroke amid heatwave: DGHS issues eight directives
The Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS) released an eight-point recommendation today to reduce the risk of heat stroke in the midst of the current mild to severe heatwave sweeping the country
Severe heatwave continues to batter parts of Bangladesh; rains likely in Sylhet
Severe heatwave prevailed in Rajshahi, Pabna, Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Chuadanga and Kushtia districts today, disrupting normal life
Why planting as many trees as possible may not be the solution to the climate crisis
The heatwave currently searing Bangladesh has led to renewed focus on reforestation efforts. On social media, calls to take up tree-planting drives, and even take on the challenge of creating a world record for planting trees are being peddled
Mild heat wave over six divisions likely to spread
Bangladesh Meteorological Department today predicted that the existing mild to moderate heat wave sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions may spread in the next 24 hours commencing 9:00am today
Mild heatwave sweeping Dhaka, 13 other districts
Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Moulvibazar, Feni, Chattogram, Rangamati, Bandarban, and six districts of Barishal division have been experiencing a mild to moderate heatwave from 9:00am today
Mild heat wave sweeps four districts
A mild heat wave has been sweeping over Cox's Bazar, Bandarban, Rangamati and Patuakhali, and it may spread beyond these four districts, according to the Met forecast from 9:00am today
March marks yet another record in global heat
The world just experienced its warmest March on record, capping a 10-month streak in which every month set a new temperature record, the European Union's climate change monitoring service said on Tuesday
Rains likely in Dhaka, 7 other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecast rains or thundershowers in Dhaka, seven other divisions in 24 hours from 6:00pm yesterday
At least 11 killed as nor’westers lash 6 districts
As many as 200 houses were damaged, electric transmission lines snapped, and trees were uprooted, resulting in the disruption of road communication in many places
Mild to moderate heatwave in Dhaka, 2 other divisions
A mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping Dhaka, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and it may spread, the Met office said today
Mild to moderate heatwave sweeping over Dhaka, three divisions
Mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping over four divisions, including Dhaka, and it may continue and spread in the next 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
Rain, gusty winds likely in 3 divisions
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places in three divisions with hails at isolated places in the 24 hours from 9:00am today
Rain likely in Dhaka, four other divisions
Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) forecasts rain or thundershowers at different parts of the country in 24 hours starting from 9:00am today
