Soaring temperatures have triggered a surge in air-conditioner (AC) sales. The photo taken at the National Stadium Market in the capital on Thursday shows shop workers loading an AC onto a rickshaw to assist a customer. — FE Photo A mild-to-moderate heatwave was sweeping large parts of Bangladesh including Dhaka on Thursday, leaving life severely disrupted amid intense sunshine and high humidity, reports UNB.
The extreme weather made daily life increasingly difficult, particularly for outdoor workers such as agricultural labourers, rickshaw pullers and construction workers who were bearing the worst of the heat.
"We are constantly sweating and we are earning less. If we had enough food at home, we would not work under such conditions, but we have no choice. My income is now less than half of what it used to be," said rickshawpuller Ahsahullah of Shahjahanpur area.
"The scorching heat wave is likely to continue for another day. However, people in the northern parts of the country may experience a slight drop in temperature from today," BMD meteorologist Bazlur Rashid told the news agency.
BMD in its long-term weather forecast indicated the possibility of two to three mild to moderate heatwaves in parts of the country in June.
Mild heatwaves occur when temperatures range between 36°C and 37.9°C, while moderate heatwaves are recorded when temperatures range between 38°C and 39.9°C.
Health experts have warned that the prolonged heatwave is increasing the risk of heatstroke, dehydration, diarrhoeal diseases and other heat-related illnesses. Doctors also recommended using umbrellas, hats or sunglasses when outside, drinking sufficient safe water to stay hydrated.
Heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal divisions and Chandpur, Noakhali and Brahmanbaria districts and it may continue, said a Met office bulletin.
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