Bangladesh Endures Longest Heat Wave in 76 Years – Last Minute World News
Bangladesh Meteorological Department reports record-breaking heat wave
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department has announced that the country is currently experiencing a heat wave that has lasted for 27 consecutive days. According to Md. Bazlur Rashid, this heat wave is expected to continue until the end of the month.
Rashid stated that this year’s heat wave has broken records dating back to 1948, surpassing the previous longest heat wave of 25 days experienced in 2014. He emphasized that climate change is a major factor contributing to these extreme weather conditions.
For the first time in Bangladesh, nearly 75 percent of the country has been affected by these heat waves. In April, the extreme heat even forced the suspension of education for a week in certain areas.
As the heat wave persists, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department urges residents to take necessary precautions to stay safe and cool during this period of heightened temperatures. Stay tuned for further updates on the current weather situation in the country.
