Chuadanga records highest temperature at 40.2°C 

Chuadanga district on Saturday (6 April) noon recorded the highest temperature at 40.2 degrees Celsius in Bangladesh this year, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department.

According to Rakibul Hasan, senior observer at the Chuadanga Weather Observatory, the district is currently grappling with an intense heatwave and this peak temperature was recorded at 3:00pm.

Hossain reported a persistent mild to severe heatwave in Chuadanga since April’s onset, exacerbated by high humidity levels that have amplified the heat’s impact.