The maximum temperature in the country was recorded at 42.2 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga district at 3:00 pm on Saturday, said Rakibul Hasan, senior observer of Chuadanga First Class Weather Observatory, reports UNB.
The district recorded the highest temperature in the country for the 14th consecutive day.
Meanwhile, the ongoing heat wave has impacted public lives. The high temperature is causing problems for children and the elderly. Working and people with low incomes are more vulnerable to the scorching sun's sweaty temperatures.
Day labourers, rickshaw pullers, van drivers are not able to work, due to the intense heat. As a result, many people have been seen spending idle time. While for a living, many others had to go to work, ignoring the sun.
The temperature is expected to rise for the next three to four days and the lack of rainfall has begun to have an impact on the biodiversity.
Chuadanga Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Aminul Islam Khan said, "The district administration is alerting the public using loud mics at all places. They should not leave the house unless absolutely necessary. It is advisable to eat more sorbet, water and fruits in the evenings.”
“The Sadar Hospital authorities have been instructed to make special arrangements for the treatment of heat-related patients including stroke and diarrhea,” he said.
According to the Department of Agricultural Extension, Boro paddy and mango seeds are drying up due to the intense heat.
Agriculture officials advised to spray water on mango trees and irrigate all types of vegetable fields, including Boro paddy, every day and retain irrigation water.
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