Current heatwave
ISPR requests not to get misled by rumours over security of St. Martin’s
Inter Services Public Relation Directorate (ISPR) has urged all not to be misguided by rumours spreading through social media over the security of St. Martin’s island centering Myanmar's ongoing internal conflict near the island.
Delhi temperature hits highest ever in India
Temperatures in India's capital soared to a national record-high of 52.3 degrees Celsius (126.1 Fahrenheit) on Wednesday, figures from the government's weather bureau showed, as it warned of dangerous heat levels in the sprawling megacity.
Dangers of lightning in Bangladesh and protective measures
After a severe heatwave, the rain brought not relief but the terror of lightning strikes. Whenever there is rain and a storm, reports of multiple fatalities due to lightning strikes surface. On April 23, in a single day, nine people lost their lives to lightning in six upazilas of eastern Bangladesh. Subsequently, on April 27, eight people died from lightning strikes in six districts in one day. On May 18, in a single day, lightning claimed the lives of seven people in three districts. From morning to noon on that day, four people died in Narsingdi, two in Tangail, and one in Gazipur due to lightning during rain. Previously, on the same date, May 18, in 2022, 19 people died in a single day from lightning strikes across the country. We face such devastating lightning incidents every year, but why has the frequency of lightning strikes increased? And how can we protect ourselves from it?
Rain likely over many parts of country in next 72 hours
Rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind is likely to occur at many places over six divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi and Chattogram divisions with hails at isolated places.
Heatwaves, drought lead to decline in mango production
In Bandarban, severe heatwaves, insect infestation, and irrigation crises have led to a decline in the yield of mango orchards. The scorching and rainless weather conditions have caused mango trees to bear fewer fruits. Presently, both small and large mangoes are falling prematurely.
Rain forecasted in six divisions
The sky of the capital is cloudy since this morning. Before this, the people of Dhaka have experienced a heat wave for several days.
Egg prices go up again
The price of eggs has gone up by Tk20 a dozen in a week in the capital.
Met office forecasts much-awaited rain in parts of country
Rain or thundershowers is likely to occur in different parts of the country as day temperature may fall further amid severe heat wave in the districts of Pabna, Jashore, Chuadanga and Bagerhat, says a press release today (May 4).
Secondary schools to open Saturday, primary schools Sunday
Secondary schools, colleges, madrasas and technical institutes are opening from next Saturday (May 4) after being closed due to the month of Ramadan, Eid-ul-Fitr and severe heat wave.
Rain likely in 5 divisions on Thursday
Across various regions of the country, people are enduring the harsh impacts of a severe heatwave. Following a prolonged heatwave, rain is finally predicted in various regions across the country. The Meteorological Department has announced the likelihood of rainfall in five parts of the country, including Dhaka, on Thursday (May 2).
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