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Heat alert in four divisions including Dhaka

Heat alert in four divisions including Dhaka

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Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) issued a heat alert warning as a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over four divisions, and it may continue and spread further.

"Mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, and Barishal divisions and it may continue and spread. Due to excessive moisture excursion, the discomfort may increase", according to the met office release.

Meteorologist Md Bazlur Rashid said the highest temperature of the country was recorded at 38.5 degrees Celsius at Ishurdi while Dhaka recorded its highest at 36 degrees Celsius.

The ongoing heat wave may remain in the next 72 hours with a chance to increase in the next two days, he added.

However, night temperatures may fall slightly over the country.

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