Thousands in heatwave-hit Bangladesh pray for rain
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 () Bangladeshis gathered in prayer for rain amidst a severe heatwave, leading to school closures nationwide. Climate change research indicates longer, more intense heatwaves. Dhaka's weather bureau reports temperatures 4-5 degrees Celsius above the 30-year average. Muslim worshippers gathered in city mosques and rural fields to pray for relief from the scorching heat, which forecasters expect to continue for at least another week.
Wednesday, 24 April 2024 ()
