Six dead in Tokyo as Japan swelters in 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. Over the weekend, the central Shizuoka region became the first in Japan to see the mercury reach 40 degrees Celsius (104 Fahrenheit) this year, far

Heatwave alert extended for 3 more days

The Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) has extended the heat alert for three more days from Monday. Meteorologists Md Bazlur Rahman said the prevailing extreme heatwave may linger in the country for the next 72-hour starting from Monday (April 22). Earlier on April 19, the Met Office issued first three-day heatwave alert. Meanwhile, the BMD said this

Nights are warming faster than days as Earth heats up

Sleeping at the height of summer can sometimes feel impossible. And with gruelling heatwaves becoming more common, the nights can be sweltering, with no cooling breeze to relieve the discomfort. At least you can trust your senses – nights really are getting hotter. Weather stations usually record the day’s minimum temperature

Heatwaves to be more frequent till 2060

World Meteorological Organization warns With temperatures expected to remain above normal until the middle of next week, the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned that heatwaves will occur more and more frequently, till the decade of 2060. The pattern is linked to the observed warming of the planet that can be attributed to

Mild heatwave sweeps four districts

Drink plenty of water before stepping out in the scorching heat, as a mild heatwave is sweeping through the districts of Rajshahi, Madaripur, Chandpur and Bagerhat. The heatwave spell may spread further, the Met office said in its bulletin on Friday. "Besides, rain or thunder showers with intense lightning flashes and temporary

Heatwave may continue for 4/5 more days: BMD

The mild heat wave that has been sweeping through parts of Bangladesh for the past few days could last for another four or five days, according to the Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD). "The heat wave may last for another four to five days," BMD assistant meteorologist Afroza Sultana told reporters. Meanwhile, the

Mild heatwave sweeps over country

A mild heat wave is sweeping over the Khulna division including the regions of Dhaka, Faridpur, Gopalganj, Rangamati, Feni, Srimangal, Rajshahi, Dinajpur and Khepupara. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country as it may continue, said Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) on Monday. Rain or thundershowers