The rickshaw puller has no alternative but to come out into the scorching heat to earn a living. He pours a bottle of water over his head for some relief in the burning sun. Dhaka University
The people of Dhaka city experienced the hottest day in the capital in 58 years. According to the met office, till 3:00pm the highest temperature recorded was 40.4 degrees Celsius. As there was less humidity in the air, the heat was even more scorching. In 1965 the temperature in Dhaka had reached 42 degrees Celsius.
The highest temperature recorded in the country over the last 14 days has been in Chuadanga. The temperature there today, Saturday, was 42.2 degrees Celsius. In 2014 the temperature had reached 42.2 degrees Celsius in Jashore. So the country experienced its highest temperature in 9 years.
There is no sign of the temperature lowering anywhere else in the country either. In fact, it has been on the rise. The temperature has crossed 40 degrees in Chuadanga, Jashore, Jhenaidah and other districts southwest. Hot 'Loo' winds have been blowing there.
Meteorologists say that there is some amount of water vapour in the wind blowing over the country's northern region. This will increase humidity and cause sweating.
Meteorologist of the Meteorological Department Tariful Newaz, speaking to Prothom Alo, said this extreme hear may remain for the next few days.
In the meantime, the international weather forecasting agency AccuWeather says that the highest temperature reached at 3:00pm in Dhaka was 41 degrees Celsius. However, it felt like 43 degrees Celsius. Humidity was low, only 18 per cent. The extreme heat and dry air, exacerbated people's suffering.
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