The residents of Chuadanga continue to endure the relentless onslaught of severe heatwaves, with temperatures soaring to 42.2°C, exacerbating the scorching conditions that have gripped the district for nearly two weeks.
The entire region is sweltering under the intense heat, as recorded by the regional meteorological observatory in Chuadanga at 3pm, with humidity levels at a mere 14%.
Normal life has been severely disrupted by the blistering heat, which has escalated from a mild to moderate heatwave to a severe to very severe heatwave in recent days.
The relentless sun has left low-income workers, including construction laborers, agricultural workers, and drivers, particularly vulnerable, as they struggle to make ends meet amidst the oppressive heat.
According to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, the severe heatwave persists across various parts of the country, with forecasts suggesting the possibility of rain increasing in the northeastern regions on Sunday or Monday. The Met office issued a warning that the ongoing heatwave may persist for 72 hours, starting Thursday morning.
While some relief may be in sight for Chittagong and Sylhet divisions, where rain or thunder showers accompanied by gusty winds are expected, the weather is expected to remain mainly dry elsewhere across the country, with temporary cloud cover.
