Chuadanga records year’s highest temperature at 41.3°C

The highest temperature of the country this year was recorded in Chuadanga at 41.3°C on Friday.

The district has also recorded the highest temperature across the country for the fourth straight day, according to Chuadanga Weather Observatory.

As the humidity of the air increases, the residents of the district is feeling the “warmth of the desert”.

The maximum temperature of 41.3°C was recorded in the district at 3pm on Friday. With this, the temperature in the district exceeded 40°C and reached 41°C for four consecutive days.

The air humidity was 17%. The concerned authorities have issued a “heat alert” to warn and make the public aware of the heat wave.

The district recorded its highest temperature at 40.4°C on Thursday and at 40.8°C on Wednesday.

The Chuadanga Meteorological Office said there is currently no chance of rain. Consequently, this temperature will continue to rise.

People in Chuadanga are experiencing scorching temperatures as a mild to severe heatwave continues to batter the district.

The extreme heat has put the working population in great trouble. Due to the heat, people are unwilling to leave their homes unless it is an emergency.

Shafiul of Kulchara village in Chuadanga Sadar said: “It is difficult to tolerate such heat. I couldn't work long in the fields. I'm sitting in the shadows now. There will be a delay in completing the work today. It's hot, and I don't know if I'll be able to work anymore.”

Many people are becoming ill as a result of the excessive heat. The number of patients of various ages, including children, has also increased in the Upazila health complexes and district hospitals.

Meanwhile, on behalf of the parents, there has been a demand to close the educational institutions. Some have demanded summer vacation before the usual summer vacation in educational institutions.

District Education Officer Ataur Rahman has already informed the directorate about the scenario.

He said that the ongoing heatwave in Chuadanga has been informed to the Directorate. But no instructions have come yet. Actions will be taken on instructions.