Chuadanga records highest temperature at 40°C 

Chuadanga district on Saturday (May 10) noon recorded the highest temperature at 40 degrees Celsius in Bangladesh this year, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department. 

According to Jaminur Rahman, in-charge of Chuadanga Met Office, the district is currently grappling with an intense heatwave and this peak temperature was recorded at 3:00pm. 

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