Chuadanga records season’s highest temperature at 41ºC

The highest temperature of the country this year was recorded in Chuadanga at 41ºC today.

Jaminur Rahman, in-charge of Chuadanga Weather Observatory, said, "The highest temperature of the country this season was recorded at 41ºC in Chuadanga at 3:00pm today. Besides, the highest temperature of the country was recorded here from April 2 to April 12."

"There is no possibility of rain for now. As a result, this temperature will rise further. And from today, an intense heatwave has started," he added.

He also said that the temperature in March and April is higher than normal as Chuadanga district is close to the Tropic of Cancer.

"The average temperature rose in March due to lack of adequate rainfall this year. In continuation of this, the temperature increased further in April," he added.