Severe heatwave and thunderstorms likely in April

Amidst a mild heat wave sweeping across several districts of the country, the long-term forecast for April said that one or two severe heat waves may hit this month.

Regarding the intense heat wave, meteorologist Omar Faruk said it could happen in the second week of April.

There may be two to four mild or moderate heat waves this month, according to the Met office notification on Wednesday (April 2).

Meteorologists consider a mild heat wave when the air temperature is below 36 to 37.9 degrees Celsius.

If the temperature is between 38 and 39.9 degrees Celsius, it is considered moderate, and if it is between 40 and 41.9 degrees Celsius, it is called a severe heat wave.

One to two low-pressure areas may form in the Bay of Bengal this month, one of which may develop into a depression or cyclone.

There is a possibility of light or moderate thunderstorms with thunder and hail for five to seven days and severe Nor’wester for one to three days in the country in April.

Meteorologist Omar Faruk said that the Nor’wester may be started from the third week of this month.