# A record of 17 deaths in one day due to heatstroke in the history of the country.

> Seventeen individuals, including educators, officials, Awami League members, merchants, and farmers, succumbed to heatstroke amid unprecedented temperatures, as per the Meteorological Department. Dhaka, Chuadanga, Jesso…

Published: 2024-06-25 · Desk: Bangladesh · Source: RTV Online

Seventeen individuals, including educators, officials, Awami League members, merchants, and farmers, succumbed to heatstroke amid unprecedented temperatures, as per the Meteorological Department. Dhaka, Chuadanga, Jessore, Khulna, and Rajshahi districts closed educational institutions due to the heatwave. The department issued its fifth consecutive heat alert, forecasting consistent high temperatures for 72 hours. Several districts experienced temperatures exceeding 40 degrees Celsius, with Dhaka rising by 2 degrees in 24 hours. Thunderstorms provided relief in Chittagong, Sylhet, and Mymensingh, but severe conditions persisted elsewhere, including gusty winds and hail in some areas.

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