Power outage returns amid heatwave
Load shedding returned on Wednesday amidst a searing heatwave sweeping over the country鈥檚 25 districts with forecasts of it continuing through the weekend...
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Greenland ice melted much faster than average in May heatwave: scientists
Greenland鈥檚 ice sheet melted 17 times faster than the past average during a May heatwave that also hit Iceland, the scientific network World Weather Attribution said in a report Wednesday.
Mild heatwave sweeps parts of Bangladesh
Parts of the country are currently experiencing a mild heatwave, which is expected to persist for the next two days starting from Wednesday morning, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department...
Heatwave engulfs 49 districts across Bangladesh
A massive mild to moderate heatwave engulfed three-fourths of Bangladesh on Tuesday, affecting 49 districts, with chances of it continuing, more or less, over the next week, said the Bangladesh Meteorological Department.
14 killed in Pakistan storms
鈥楧estructive鈥� windstorms that raged across central and northern Pakistan after an intense heatwave have killed at least 14 people and injured over 100 more, officials said Sunday...
Severe heatwave sweeps parts of Bangladesh
Severe heatwave has gripped Pabna and Chuadanga districts, according to the Bangladesh Meteorological Department...
Heatwave may continue across Bangladesh for 2 more days
The Bangladesh Meteorological Department on Friday recorded this year鈥檚 highest temperature in Chuadanga at 41.2C, while Dhaka also was roasted in 39.2C, its hottest day in the current year, amid an ongoing heatwave scorching the whole country.
World鈥檚 richest 10pc caused two thirds of global warming: study
The world鈥檚 wealthiest 10 per cent of individuals are responsible for two thirds of global warming since 1990, researchers said on Wednesday...
Heatwave spreads like wildfire as temp rises
The maximum surface air temperature in south-west Bangladesh rose by more than 3C in the gap of 24 hours on Wednesday afternoon with a mild to moderate heatwave rapidly spreading over vast swathes of countryside and towns...
Respite from heatwave likely
The second spell of heatwave this month lasted three days as it ended on Tuesday with intermittent thunderstorms sweeping over parts of Bangladesh bringing rain, heavy wind and hailstorm...
Heatwave disappears as wet spell sets in
With a wet spell setting in bringing rainfall to nearly all divisions from Thursday, the heatwave that started on March 27 disappeared on Friday, 15 days after its onset.
Use of oil-based plants to keep power cost high
With the power demand rising amid heatwaves, the energy mix included more oil to boost electricity generation, leading the interim government away from its plan to reduce energy spending...
First thunderstorm lashes Dhaka
Season鈥檚 first thunderstorm lashed parts of the country, including Dhaka, on Saturday, accompanied by strong wind and rain, potentially bringing relief from searing temperature today...
CJ relaxes courtroom dress code amid heatwave
In response to growing health concerns due to the ongoing countrywide heatwave, the Chief Justice has temporarily relaxed the mandatory black coat and gown dress code for lawyers and judges across the country...
Mild heatwave sweeping seven districts across Bangladesh
A mild heatwave is sweeping Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Khulna, Bagerhat, Patuakhali and Rangamati and it may continue, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department...
Thunderstorms may bring relief from heatwave
The heatwave that has been sweeping over parts of Bangladesh since March 27 might retreat over the next three days with a spell of an approaching thunderstorm.
Heatwave goes on as hottest month begins
A mild heatwave continued to sweep parts of Bangladesh for a week until Wednesday with forecasts that it would continue for a while as the warmest month of year, April, began...
India forecasters warn abnormally hot summer looms
India can expect hotter-than-usual temperatures this summer with more heatwave days taking a toll on lives and livelihoods, the weather office warned....
2024 heatwave in Bangladesh listed among world鈥檚 worst weather events
The heatwave that swept Bangladesh for 37 days extending over April and May has been recognised as one of the significant weather events recorded globally in 2024, the hottest year in the 175 years of observational record of the World Meteorological Organisation...
Mild heatwave sweeps parts of Bangladesh
Mild heatwave is lashing parts of the country and it may continue, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department...
Power demand surges across many parts of Bangladesh amid fresh heatwave
The power demand reached nearly 15,000 megawatts on Sunday as a mild heatwave swept parts of five divisions in the country on the day amid forecast of the hot spell continuing for at least two more days.
Season鈥檚 first heatwave lasts one day
The season鈥檚 first heatwave that began on Thursday ended in 24 hours after a slight fall in the day鈥檚 temperature.
Lessons from Bangladesh鈥檚 heatwave
An intense heatwave is predicted in the coming weeks in Bangladesh. The government might be forced to close schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students, as it happened in the past. This is a reminder that combating climate change warrants urgent action. Only collective action can slow down the adverse impact of climate change. While...
Mild heatwave sweeps parts of Bangladesh: BMD
A mild heat wave is sweeping parts of the country and it may abate from some places, according to Bangladesh Meteorological Department...
Heatwave sets in amidst frequent power cuts
Load shedding exceeded 1,000MW on Saturday afternoon amidst a heatwave setting in over parts of Bangladesh, causing the day temperature to touch 37C at many places...
Morocco heatwave kills 20 in 24 hours
A heatwave in Morocco has killed at least 21 people in a 24-hour period in the central city of Beni Mellal, the health ministry announced on Thursday.
Heatwave bakes flooded north
The north witnessed its major rivers substantially recede on Monday leading to an improvement in the ongoing flood condition amidst the onset of a mild heatwave...
6 die in Tokyo heatwave
Six people have died of heatstroke in Tokyo as Japan swelters under a rare rainy season heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a flurry of health warnings.
Six die in Tokyo as Japan swelters in heatwave
Six people died of heatstroke in Tokyo as Japan swelters under a rare rainy season heatwave, prompting authorities to issue a flurry of health warnings....
Temperature during heatwaves could exceed 45 degree by 2030: study
A study unveiled on Tuesday projected that if the current trends of temperature hike persisted in the country, it could exceed 45 degree Celsius temperature by 2030...