Rajshahi records highest temp in 53 years at 43°C
The mid-western district is also experiencing prolonged excessive heat this year, with temperature hovering above 40°C for 11 days straight.
Daytime temperature in the mid-western district of Rajshahi peaked at 43 degrees Celsius (°C) at 3:00pm today (30 April), the highest in 53 years, according to the local met office.
"According to our records, the Rajshahi has never recorded a temperature of 43°C since 2005, which happened today. In 1972, the highest temperature was recorded at 45.1°C in a day. We do not have any record for the years between 1972 to 2004," Rohidul Islam, in-charge of Rajshahi Meteorological Office, told The Business Standard.
The mid-western district is also experiencing prolonged excessive heat this year, with temperature hovering above 40°C for 11 days straight.
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The peak daytime temperature has stayed above 41°C since Friday (26 April), said Rohidul Islam.
