Extreme Heat

Cyclone Chido devastated homes in Mayotte in December. Photo: AFP
Climate Change

Climate change brought extreme weather, heat in 2024: UN

Emissions of greenhouse gases grew to new record highs, locking in more heat for the future, the World Meteorological Organization said

Medical team members evacuate a Muslim pilgrim, affected by the scorching heat, at the base of Mount Arafat, also known as Jabal al-Rahma or Mount of Mercy, during the annual hajj pilgrimage on 15 June 2024. Photo: AFP
World+Biz

Death toll tops 1,000 after hajj marked by extreme heat

Muslim pilgrims carry umbrellas amid high temperatures outside Namira Mosque on the plain of Arafat during the annual hajj pilgrimage, outside the holy city of Mecca, Saudi Arabia. Photos: Reuters
World+Biz

Saudi Arabia warns hajj pilgrims of extreme heat risks at holy sites

Children going to school. File photo
Education

Heatwave: Schools, colleges in Dhaka, 24 other districts to remain closed tomorrow

Meteorologists forecast heavy rainfall across the country until 12 May, with showers expected daily. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin/TBS
Bangladesh

What’s ahead in May after a cruel April?

A farmer takes a break from harvesting to drink water amid the ongoing scorcher across the country. With temperatures soaring, many farmers are opting to work at night to avoid the intense sun. Those working during the day are staying hydrated with plenty of water, lemonade, and saline to endure the heat. The photo was taken recently from a paddy field in Bhaluka, Mymensingh. Photo: Mehedi Hasan
Agriculture

Unbearable heat, venomous snakes: The long April for farmers

Photo: TBS
Transport

Train movement halted for 1 hour as heat bends rail tracks in Gazipur

Screenshot from Windy showing the heatwave forecast across Bangladesh and nearby regions at 3pm of 29 April 2024
Bangladesh

Dhaka experiences excessive heat as temperature peaks at 40.5°C, highest in 58 years

Courtesy of this unique act of kindness spreading across the capital, many are finding it a little easier to cope with the ongoing heatwave. Photo: Miraz Hossain
Panorama

When drinking water becomes a form of charity

Photo: Google Maps
Bangladesh

Water crisis adds to woes of Khulna residents amid extreme heat

Children going to school. File photo
Education

Primary schools to reopen Sunday; heatwave guidelines issued

Representational Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Rains likely to drench Ctg and Sylhet divisions next 24 hours

Representational image. Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Met office issues heat alert for another 72 hours