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The highest temperature in the country this year was recorded in Chuadanga at 41.7 degrees Celsius on Friday (14 April).
For 13 consecutive days, the district has also recorded the highest temperature in the country, according to Weather Observatory.
Jaminur Rahman, in charge of Chuadanga Weather Observatory said, “Chuadanga recorded the highest temperature of the country this season at 41.7 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga at 3:00 pm today. Besides, the highest temperature in the country was recorded here from April 2 to April 14.”
“There is currently no chance of rain. Consequently, this temperature will continue to rise. On top of that, a severe heat wave has begun today,” he added.
People in Chuadanga are experiencing scorching temperatures as a mild to severe heatwave continues to batter the district for the past two weeks. The extreme heat has put the working population in great trouble. Due to the heat, people are unwilling to leave their homes unless it is an emergency.
Many people are becoming ill as a result of the excessive heat. The number of patients of various ages, including children, has also increased in the upazila health complexes and district hospitals.
According to Chuadanga Weather Observatory sources, the temperature in Chuadanga was recorded at 33.4 degrees Celsius on April 2, the highest temperature in the country. Since then, the highest temperature in the country has been recorded in this district for 13 consecutive days.
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