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The severe heat wave sweeping parts of Bangladesh continued unabated and rain may increase in the northeastern part of the country on Sunday or Monday, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
“Severe heat wave is sweeping Khulna division, Dinajpur, Nilphamari, Rajshahi, Pabna, Faridpur and Gopalgonj districts. Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Barishal division, parts of Rangpur, Rajshahi & Dhaka divisions and Mymensingh, Moulvibazar, Rangamati, Chandpur, Noahkali, Feni & Bandarban and it may continue,”said a Met office bulletin.
It also issued a warning that the ongoing heat wave may persist for 72 hours starting Thursday (25 April) morning.
Rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at one or two places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions with hails at isolated places.
The weather may remain mainly dry with a temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.
Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country in 24 hours commencing 9 am on Thursday.
Due to the increase of moisture incursion, the discomfort may persist.
The highest temperature of the country was recorded at 41.6 degrees Celsius at Mongla in Khulna on Wednesday.
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