Extreme Heat

Extreme Heat

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Extreme heat threatens lives, livelihoods of workers in Bangladesh: Climate Rights report

In a desperate bid to beat the scorching heat, two young men cool off under a forceful stream of water from an irrigation pump in Chuadanga on 10 May 2025, where the mercury hit a season-high 42°C. Photo: TBS

Bangladesh faces 44 extra extreme heat days: Global study

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

Climate change brought extreme weather, heat in 2024: UN

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

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

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

Representational image of school children. File photo: Collected

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

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

Unbearable heat, venomous snakes: The long April for farmers

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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

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

When drinking water becomes a form of charity

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Water crisis adds to woes of Khulna residents amid extreme heat

Representational image of school children. File photo: Collected

Primary schools to reopen Sunday; heatwave guidelines issued