The maximum temperature of the season was recorded in Chuadanga district at 40.6 degrees Celsius on Tuesday, amid the scorching heat in different parts of the country.

Chuadanga Weather Observatory Centre officials confirmed the information and added that the temperature was recorded around 3pm on Tuesday.

People are experiencing the blistering heat as a mild to moderate heat wave is sweeping Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet divisions.

Chuadanga recorded 38.8 and 38.6 Degrees Celsius, respectively on Monday and Sunday, said Chuadanga Weather Observatory Centre.

Jaminur Rahman, in-charge of Chuadanga Weather Observatory Centre, said the situation may persist for few more days.

The people of the country experience hot temperature due to lack of adequate rains in March and April, he said.

According to a weather bulletin of Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD), a mild to moderate heatwave is sweeping Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram, and Sylhet and it may continue.

Meanwhile, rain and thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds may occur in Dhaka, Mymensingh, Rangpur, and Sylhet divisions.