Bangladesh Endures Historic Heatwave Amidst Dwindling Pre-Monsoon Rains

Bangladesh has witnessed an unprecedented April, marked by extreme temperatures and the absence of typical pre-monsoon thunderstorms. The scorching heat, unbroken in its duration and extent, has claimed 11 lives amidst a suffocating heatwave impacting much of the region. While rainfall is anticipated to provide respite from the relentless temperatures, the low precipitation levels recorded this April have exacerbated the situation. Extensive research has established that climate change is intensifying the frequency, duration, and severity of heatwaves, threatening the well-being of millions.

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