Dhaka, Apr 10 (V7N) –Since the beginning of April, moderate to mild heatwaves have been sweeping across various districts of Bangladesh, including Dhaka.

Last year, the temperature in April was the highest recorded in the country in 76 years. As a result, the heat has already felt more intense than usual this month.

The Meteorological Department has also warned that one or two severe heatwaves might occur in mid-to-late April.

With rising temperatures, load-shedding has become a daily occurrence in Dhaka and its surrounding districts and rural areas—averaging two to three hours a day.

However, in more remote regions, the extent of load-shedding is even worse. This raises concerns about the power supply system this summer as well.

Energy experts have expressed concern over whether the necessary electricity can be supplied during this period.

 

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