According to a 120-hour weather outlook issued this morning, the monsoon remains active over the northern part of Bangladesh and fairly active elsewhere, while a trough extending from Gangetic West Bengal to the northwest Bay continues to influence weather conditions.

The Met Office said many places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions are likely to experience rain or thundershowers today, while a few places in Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions may also receive precipitation.
Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, it added.

The highest temperature recorded on Saturday was 36.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore under Khulna division, while today's lowest temperature was 24.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division.

The sun will set at 6:49pm today and rise at 5:12am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall is expected at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions during the first two days of the forecast period.

On June 22, rain or thundershowers are likely at many places in Rangpur, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places in Dhaka and Rajshahi divisions. Heavy rainfall may continue at isolated locations in the northern and northeastern regions.

For June 23, the weather office forecast rain or thundershowers at many places in Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places elsewhere in the country, with moderately heavy to heavy rainfall expected in some areas.

Rainfall is expected to decrease slightly on June 24 and 25, with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and isolated rainfall elsewhere. However, moderately heavy rainfall may still occur in some places.

The BMD said day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged today before gradually rising slightly during the following days, while night temperatures are expected to fluctuate marginally.

The weather office also indicated that rainfall activity is likely to increase again towards the end of the five-day forecast period.

The South Asian country is no stranger to scorching summers, but years of scientific research have found climate change is causing heatwaves to become longer, more frequent and more intense. Temperatures in Singh's village of Sanwata hit 45C in early June, as is often during the summer. The highest temperature recorded in the area has been 49C. Singh is worried about the health of his two young sons, aged two and four, playing barefoot in the dust.

In a separate kitchen hut with a thatched roof for ventilation, his wife and mother struggle as they cook on a wood fire. Water is drawn from a nearby well and cooled in bottles wrapped in woven jute string, using evaporation to lower the temperature. Singh's herd of goats and cattle struggles too. "They stay in the shade," he said. "The heat impacts the eating, and that lowers their milk." But temperatures are becoming harder to endure. The family bought their first air cooler, which uses wet fibres, last year.

"We never needed it before, but last year was hot, so we bought one," he said. "Now we have two." A world away, along the lush green banks of the Yamuna river floodplains near the capital, New Delhi, farmer Bhole Shankar faces a different version of the same crisis. New Delhi hit 46.5C this summer, still below the sizzling 49.9C record measured in 2024.

"Living on the floodplain feels cooler than being stuck in the middle of houses," 36-year-old Shankar said, standing outside a hut made of plastic sheeting on bamboo poles. "But on some days, day and night feel the same." Shankar, his wife and their three sons, aged between nine and 16, live beneath the city's power lines -- but their hut is not connected. A solar panel provides enough power to run a small fan, pushing hot air.

The family shifts its routine, working in the fields before dawn, resting in the shade during the fiercest heat, and returning to check crops towards dusk. The family roll up the tent's plastic wall and sleep on traditional rope-lattice beds, which both allow air to circulate. "Each passing year feels hotter," he said. "We try to keep in the shade, but when you are a farmer, that's hard."

Besides, the bulletin said, moderately heavy to heavy rainfall may occur at places over the country. "A mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Gopalganj, Rajshahi and Pabna and it may abate," the bulletin said. Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country.

The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 37.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while today's minimum temperature was recorded at 22.5 degrees Celsius in Narsingdi. The sun sets at 6:48 pm today and rises at 5:12 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The weather office said conditions are favourable for further advancement of the southwest monsoon across Bangladesh during the next three to four days. For the next 24 hours ending at 9 am tomorrow, light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes are likely at many places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka and Barishal divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions.

Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall may occur at places over the country during the period. Day temperatures may fall slightly while night temperatures may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded at 36.5 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while today's minimum temperature was 23.5 degrees Celsius in Kumarkhali and Koyra under Khulna division. The sun sets at 6:45 pm today and rises at 5:10 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

From June 9 to June 10, rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty winds and lightning flashes are likely at many places over Sylhet division and at a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions. The BMD forecast also indicates moderately heavy to heavy rainfall at places across the country during the period.

Day temperature may rise slightly on June 9 before falling slightly on June 10, while night temperature is likely to remain nearly unchanged. On June 11, rainfall is expected to become more widespread, particularly over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, with moderately heavy to heavy rainfall likely at places over the country.

Rainfall is also expected in Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions. On June 12, many places over Mymensingh, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions may experience rain or thunder showers, while a few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka and Khulna divisions are also likely to receive rainfall. Meteorologists said both day and night temperatures may fall slightly towards the end of the forecast period as rainfall activity increases.

The bulletin also said day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded at 37.2 degrees Celsius at M.Court in Chattogram division, while today's minimum temperature was 20.5 degrees Celsius at Hatiya in Chattogram division. The sun sets at 6.44 pm today and rises at 5.10 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. Mild heatwave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur, Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Chandpur, Laxmipur & Patuakhali and it may continue, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Saturday was 37.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore, while the minimum temperature recorded today was 20.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:39 pm today and rises at 5:12 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. The bulletin also forcasted day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Madaripur, Gopalganj, Rajshahi, Chandpur, Noakhali, Feni, Lakshmipur, Bandarban, Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, Jashore, Chuadanga & Patuakhali and it may abate from some places, the bulletin added.. 

The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 37 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, Ramgati and Mongla, while the minimum temperature recorded today was 22 degrees Celsius in Nikli, Saidpur and Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:38 pm today and rises at 5:12 am tomorrow in Dhaka. 

The opinion issued last summer exceeded the expectations of climate advocates with the court ruling it was "unlawful" for countries to neglect their climate commitments, opening the door to "reparations" for affected countries. "The states and peoples bearing the heaviest burden are very often those who contributed least to the problem," said Vanuatu's ambassador to the UN Odo Tevi ahead of the vote.

"We are aware that some would prefer this assembly to say less or nothing at all...the harm is real, and it is already here." The vote won 141 votes in favor and only eight against -- uniting the United States, Russia and Iran which are all major gas and oil exporters and sought to strike down the initiative. To add momentum to the ICJ's non-binding opinion, on which courts around the world can nevertheless rely, Vanuatu presented a draft resolution in January aimed at putting it into practice.

The text was altered significantly after negotiations among states, with climate change taking a back seat to national security or industrial interests in many countries. The resolution welcomed the ICJ opinion "as an authoritative contribution to the clarification of existing international law" and calls on states to "comply with their respective obligations" to protect the climate. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres praised the move in a statement Wednesday, commending the leadership of island leaders and "the young people whose moral clarity helped bring the world to this moment."

"This is a powerful affirmation of international law, climate justice, science, and the responsibility of states to protect people from the escalating climate crisis," Guterres said. It also emphasizes the measures needed to keep global warming limited to 1.5C above pre-industrial levels, particularly "transitioning away from fossil fuels in energy systems." That would be in keeping with a goal adopted by nearly 200 countries during a global climate meeting in 2023.

However, the creation of an "International Register of Damage" to compile evidence of "damage, loss or injury attributable to climate change" vanished from the adopted text. The biggest contributors to greenhouse gas emissions routinely oppose any mechanism that could force them to pay reparations to victims of climate disruption. The resolution nonetheless states that according to the ICJ, a state in violation of its climate obligations may be required to pay "full reparation to injured states."

Climate advocates now hope the idea of a damage registry will be reconsidered, bolstered by a report from the UN chief. Oil-producing Saudi Arabia and Kuwait sought to make amendments that removed some references cementing the ICJ's opinion as a guiding framework for climate action -- which Vanuatu said weakened the effort. They also used procedural tactics to delay the vote.

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions. Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country. 

Mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajgonj, Dhaka, Tangail, Khulna, Jashore, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Chandpur & Lakshmipur and it may continue, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Wednesday was 37.5 degree Celsius in Ramgati under Chattogram division, while today's minimum temperature is 22.5 degree Celsius in Sylhet.  The sun sets at 6:37 pm today and rises at 5:15 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, a BMD bulletin said this morning. A mild heat wave is sweeping over the districts of Noakhali, Khulna, Bagerhat and Jashore and it may continue. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 36.6 degrees Celsius at Jashore under Khulna division, while the minimum temperature recorded today was 23.4 degrees Celsius at Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:36 pm today and rises at 5:13 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions. Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. Mild heatwave is sweeping over the districts of Madaripur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Lakshmipur, Khulna, Satkhira & Jashore, and it may continue, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded 36.6 degrees Celsius in Koyra under Khulna division, while today's minimum temperature is 20.5 degrees Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6.35 pm today and rises at 5.14 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to very heavy falls may occur at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 36 degrees Celsius in Ramgati under Chattogram division and Jashore, while today's minimum temperature is 20.7 degree Celsius in Sylhet.  The sun sets at 6.33 pm today and rises at 5.17 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Besides, it said, moderately heavy to very heavy falls may occur at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 35.8 degrees Celsius in Ishurdi under Rajshahi division and Jashore, while today's minimum temperature is 21 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.  The sun sets at 6.33 pm today and rises at 5.17 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day temperature may rise slightly while night temperature may remain nearly unchanged across the country, the bulletin added. The country's highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 35.5 degrees Celsius in Koyra under Khulna division, while today's minimum temperature was recorded at 20 degrees Celsius in Dhaka. The sun sets in the capital at 6:33pm today and rises at 5:17am tomorrow.

It also said day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded at 36 degrees Celsius in Ramgati under Chattogram division, while today's minimum temperature was 20.5 degrees Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj. The sun will set at 6:32 pm today and rises at 5:17 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Saturday was 37.2 degrees Celsius in Rangamati, while today's minimum temperature is 20.2 degrees Celsius in Sayedpur under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.32 pm today and rises at 5.18 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

It also said, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 36.5 degrees Celsius in Feni while today's minimum temperature was 19.6 degree Celsius in Rajshahi. The sun will set at 6:31 pm today and rises at 5:19 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The BMD also said weather may remain mainly dry elsewhere over the country. Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 34.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore and Chandpur while today's minimum temperature is 19.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore. The sun will set at 6.31 pm today and rises at 5.19 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

For the 24-hour period from 9am today, light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally winds and lightning flashes are likely at many places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, and at a few places over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions, said a BMD bulletin. Moderately heavy to very heavy rainfall may occur at places in Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions.

Day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged during this period, while night temperatures are expected to rise slightly across the country. On Saturday, the highest temperature was recorded at 33.6 degrees Celsius in Patuakhali under Barishal division, while today's lowest temperature was 18.4 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:28 pm today and rise at 5:22 am tomorrow. On May 4, light to moderate rain or thundershowers with gusty winds and lightning flashes are expected at a few places over all divisions, with moderately heavy to heavy rainfall at isolated locations. 

Day temperatures may rise slightly, while night temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged. Similar conditions are forecast for May 5, with light to moderate rain or thundershowers at a few places and little change in both day and night temperatures. On the fourth day, rainfall activity may persist at a few places across the country, with moderately heavy rainfall at isolated locations, while both day and night temperatures are expected to rise slightly.

By May 7, rainfall is likely to decrease further, occurring at a few places over Rajshahi, Rangpur, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions, and at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions. Temperatures are also expected to rise slightly during this period.

The BMD bulletin also said day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. It also added that highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 33.5 degrees Celsius in Ishurdi under Rajshahi division while today's minimum temperature was 19 degrees Celsius in Tetulia and Sylhet. In the last 24 hours, the highest 134 millimetre of rainfall occurred in Srimangal under Sylhet division. The sun sets at 6:28 pm today and will rise at 5:23 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

It said the weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day and night temperature may fall slightly over Rangpur, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country. The highest temperature on Saturday was 36.3 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi and Rangamati, and today's minimum temperature is 19 degrees Celsius in Kumarkhali under Khulna division. The sun sets at 6.22 pm today and rises at 5.33 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

It also said weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 36.8 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi and Ishurdi while today's minimum temperature was 21.5 degrees Celsius in Rangamati. The sun sets at 6:21 pm today and rises at 5:34 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

"Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Sylhet division and at one or two places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Dhaka & Chattogram divisions," the bulletin said. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 37.6 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi and today's minimum temperature was 20 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.  The sun sets at 6.20 pm today while rises at 5.37 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

It is the lowest level since the 2013 fiscal year, which Japan uses as its base to compare changes in emissions. However, the 1.9 percent year-on-year drop represents a slower decline than the previous 12 months. Environment ministry official Taichi Shirato told AFP on Tuesday that the emissions fall was chiefly due to a drop in energy consumption linked to output declines in the manufacturing sector, as well an uptick in renewable and nuclear energy sources in Japan's energy mix.

In the 2024 fiscal year, 67.5 percent of the country's electricity came from coal, gas and oil -- slightly down from 68.6 percent the previous year. Over the next 15 years, Tokyo wants that figure slashed to 30-40 percent. Even though the latest figures show an easing in the pace of decline, the drop shows "a continuation of the overall downward trend" since 2013, the ministry said in a statement.

Shirato said that "longer term, greenhouse gas emissions have been declining" despite GDP growth, due partly to Japan's economy relying less on large-scale heavy industries. Japan aims to achieve a 46 percent emissions cut by fiscal 2030 from the 2013 level, 60 percent by fiscal 2035 and to realise carbon neutrality by 2050. But last month, the government said Japan plans to temporarily lift restrictions on coal-fired power plants as it seeks to ease an energy crunch caused by the Middle East war. Net greenhouse gas emissions are calculated by subtracting the amount absorbed by forests and other carbon sinks from the total.

It said weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Mild heat wave is sweeping over Khulna division and the districts of Faridpur, Rajshahi, Pabna and Sirajganj and it may continue. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

The highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 37.5 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi and today's minimum temperature is 20.1 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.20 pm today and rises at 5.38 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

It also forecasts that rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty or squally wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. The country’s maximum 38.2 degrees Celsius temperature was recorded in Jessore on Sunday and today's minimum temperature is 19 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat in Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.19 pm today and rises at 5.39 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day temperature may rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Saturday 35.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore and today's minimum temperature is 18.4 degrees Celsius in Tetulia.  The sun sets at 6.19 pm today and rises at 5.39 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day and night temperature may rise by (1-2) øC over the country. The highest temperature was recorded on Friday 34.8 degrees Celsius at Jashore in Khulna division while today's minimum temperature was 17.4 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.19 pm today and rises at 5.40 am tomorrow in Dhaka, it added.

Several meteorological agencies had predicted the return this year of El Nino, a natural climate cycle that warms Pacific waters and can bring higher global temperatures and extreme weather. The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) said last month an opposite, cooling La Nina cycle was tipped to give way to neutral conditions before swinging into El Nino later this year. The most recent El Nino in 2023-2024 was one of the five strongest ever measured and contributed to making those years the second-hottest and hottest on record, respectively.

Scientists say La Nina and El Nino are natural cycles that cause short-term temperature swings, against a backdrop of human-driven climate change that is raising global temperatures and worsening extreme weather over the long term. Oceans absorb most of the excess heat caused by humanity's carbon emissions and therefore play a key role in regulating the global climate. Hotter seas can have damaging knock-on effects on the planet, fuelling stronger storms and rainfall, bleaching coral reefs, and contribute to sea-level rise through thermal expansion.

More broadly, Copernicus said that last month was the fourth-hottest March on record, with global average temperatures 1.48C above the pre-industrial benchmark. Almost the whole of Europe experienced warmer-than-average temperatures in March but the most pronounced extremes were in the United States where a prolonged heatwave gripped the west. Much of the Arctic, and parts of Russia and Antarctica, also saw above-average temperatures. Last month also saw the lowest Arctic sea ice cover on record for the month, another bellwether of climate change.

"Copernicus data for March 2026 tells a sobering story," Copernicus director Carlo Buontempo said in a statement. "Each figure is striking on its own -- together, they paint a picture of a climate system under sustained and accelerating pressure." Copernicus takes measurements using billions of satellite and weather readings, both on land and at sea, and their data extends back to 1940.

The bulletin also said weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day temperature may rise by (2-3) øC and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature was recorded on Thursday 34.1 degrees Celsius at Sandwip in Chattogram division while today's minimum temperature was 17.0 degrees Celsius at Sylhet in Sylhet division. The sun sets at 6.18 pm today and rises at 5.41 am tomorrow in Dhaka, it added.

Day temperature may fall by 1-2 degree Celsius and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Wednesday 35.6 degrees Celsius in Rangamati and today's minimum temperature is 17.9 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. The sun sets at 6.18 pm today and rises at 5.42 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

 Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Monday was 35.6 degrees Celsius in Bhola and today's minimum temperature is 18.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. The sun sets at 6.17 pm today and rises at 5.44 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

It also said day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded at 34.5 degrees Celsius in Ranjshahi while today's minimum temperature was 18.6 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.17 pm today and expected to rise at 5.45 am tomorrow in the capital, the bulletin added.

It also forecasted that rain would occur over the country in next 24 hours commencing 9 am. "Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions with hail at isolated places," the bulletin said.

Day and night temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country. The highest temperature on Saturday was 38.5 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga and today's minimum temperature is 19.7 degrees Celsius in Sylhet.  The sun sets at 6.16 pm today and rises at 5.46 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Mild to Moderate heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi and Khulna divisions and the districts of Dhaka, Faridpur, Gopalganj, Manikganj, Narayanganj, Rangamati, Chandpur, Barishal, Patuakhali and it may continue.

The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 39.7 degrees Celsius at Chuadanga in Khulna division while today's minimum temperature was 19.0 degrees Celsius at Sylhet in Sylhet division. The sun sets at 6.16 pm today and expected to rise at 5.47 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

"Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at one or two places over Dhaka, Mymensingh, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions," the bulletin added. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day and night temperatures may rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country.

The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 36.8 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi while today's minimum temperature was 19.7 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.14 pm today and expect to rise at 5.49 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

"The kapok trees we see now very often have both flowers and leaves at the same time," said Lam Chiu-ying, former director of the Hong Kong Observatory. "In some places, half the tree is covered in green leaves and the other half in red flowers." The kapok, also known as the red silk-cotton tree, is native to tropical and subtropical Asia, including southern China.

The shift in their springtime appearance has "become increasingly common" over the past decade due to warming winters caused by climate change, Lam told AFP. Hong Kong has just recorded its warmest winter on record, with the mean temperature from December to February hitting 19.3C, two degrees higher than normal, according to the observatory. Angie Ng, an ecologist and conservation manager at local NGO The Conservancy Association, said the trees seemed to be blooming about two weeks earlier than usual this year, likely due to climate factors like temperature and moisture.

The trees have to divert resources to maintain both old leaves and new flowers, which may result in fewer blooms, she said. The disruption could have knock-on effects on wildlife, as flowers provide nectar for birds and pollen for bees. "Ecological processes function like an intricate web," Ng says. "When the timing of animals and plants does not align properly, it can trigger ripple effects that impact not only animals dependent on those plants but also the broader ecological chains."

The bulletin also said weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Day and night temperatures may rise by 1-2 degrees Celsius over the country. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 33.6 degrees Celsius in Narayanganj while today's minimum temperature was 19.3 degrees Celsius in Netrakona and Dimla. The sun sets at 6.14 pm today and expected to rise at 5.50 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 34.8 degrees Celsius in Barishal and today's minimum temperature was 19 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.14 pm today and expected to rise at 5.51 am tomorrow in Dhaka, the bulletin added.

"Rain/thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind and lightning flashes is likely to occur at a few places over Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur & Rajshahi divisions with hails at isolated places," a Met office bulletin said. 

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country.

The highest temperature on Sunday was rcorded at 34.3 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga while today's minimum temperature was 18 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. 

The sun sets at 6.13 pm today and expected to rise at 5.53 am tomorrow in the capital, the bulletin added.

The bulletin also said day temperature may fall by 1-2 degree Celsius over the country. The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 37.8 degrees Celsius in Jashore and today's minimum temperature was 17 degree Celsius in Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:13 pm today and rises at 5:54 am tomorrow in Dhaka, the bulletin added.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Thursday was 36.2 degree Celsius in Bandarban and today’s minimum temperature is 19 degree Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.12 pm today and rises at 5.55 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, the bulletin added. Day temperature may rise by 1-2 degree Celsius and night temperature may rise slightly over the country.

The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 34.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore and today's minimum temperature was 16 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.11 pm today and will rise at 5.57 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 35.0 degrees Celsius at Rangamati in Chattogram division, and today's minimum temperature was 17.5 degrees Celsius at Aricha in Dhaka division.  The sun sets at 6.09 pm today and rises at 6.04 am tomorrow in Dhaka. The sun sets at 6:09 pm today while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:04 am tomorrow in Dhaka, BMD release said.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.  The sun sets at 6.09 pm today and rises at 6.04 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the release added. The sun sets at 6.08 pm today and rises at 6.05 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Sunday recorded 32.7 degree Celsius in Teknaf of Cox's Bazar and today's minimum temperature is 16.5 degree Celsius in Sylhet.  The sun sets at 6.08 pm today and rises at 6.06 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded at 34.8 degrees Celsius in Ishwardi under Rajshahi division, while today's minimum temperature was recorded at 15 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:07 pm today and rises at 6:07 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

It also said day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 36.4 degrees Celsius in Jashore district of Khulna division and today's minimum temperature was 15.3 degrees Celsius at Khepupara in Patuakhali district of Barishal division. The sun sets at 6:07 pm today while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:08 am tomorrow in Dhaka, BMD bulletin added.

It also said Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 33.8 degrees Celsius at Bandarban in Chattogram division, and today's minimum temperature was 20.1 degrees Celsius at Dimla in Nilphamari district. The sun sets at 6:07 pm today while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:09 am tomorrow in Dhaka, BMD bulletin added.

It also said day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 34.3 degrees Celsius in Bandarban while today's minimum temperature was 17.2 degrees Celsius in Rangamati. The sun will set at 6:06 pm today while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:11 am in Dhaka.

The average temperature in Europe was among the three coldest in the past 14 years at -0.07C. But western, southern and southeast Europe experienced above-average temperatures, according to the Copernicus Climate Change Service. Colder conditions were experienced in northwest Russia, Baltic countries, Finland and its Scandinavian neighbours. "Wet and dry conditions across the continent showed a pronounced contrast: much of western and southern Europe was wetter than average, whereas the rest of the continent... was mostly drier than average," the service said in its monthly report.

The United States, northeast Canada, the Middle East, Central Asia and east Antarctica had warmer-than-average temperatures. Sea surface temperatures were the second highest for the month of February. In the Arctic, the average sea ice extent was at its third lowest level for the month at five percent below average. In the Antarctic, the monthly sea ice extent was close to average for February -- a "sharp contrast to the much below-average" levels observed over the past four years, Copernicus said. "The extreme events of February 2026 highlight the growing impacts of climate change and the pressing need for global action," said Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts, which operates Copernicus.

"Europe experienced stark temperature contrasts," Burgess said. "Exceptional atmospheric rivers -- narrow bands of very moist air -- brought record rainfall and widespread flooding to western and southern Europe," she said. Human-driven climate change intensified torrential downpours that killed dozens and forced thousands of people from their homes across Spain, Portugal and Morocco between January and February, according to the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network of climate scientists.

Day temperatures may fall slightly while night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country, according to the BMD weather bulletin. The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 33.2 degrees Celsius at Teknaf and Jashore, while the lowest temperature recorded today was 16.5 degrees Celsius at Rangamati.

The wind direction and speed in the capital Dhaka was west to southwesterly at 6 to 12 kilometres per hour, while the relative humidity recorded at 6:00am in Dhaka was 79 percent. Today's sunset in Dhaka will be at 6:06 pm while tomorrow's sunrise will be at 6:12am.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added. The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded 34.2 degrees Celsius at Sylhet under Sylhet division and today's minimum temperature is 17.3 degrees Celsius at Sylhet under Sylhet division. The sun sets at 6.05 pm today and rises at 6.14 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, it added. The highest temperature on Friday was recorded 35.8 degrees Celsius at Sylhet under Sylhet division and today's minimum temperature is 17.0 degrees Celsius at Sylhet under Sylhet division and at Jashore under Khulna division. The sun sets at 6.04 pm today and rises at 6.15 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 35 degrees Celsius in Sylhet while today's minimum temperature was 16 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6:04 pm today and will rise at 6:16 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, it added. The highest temperature on Monday was recorded 33.4 degrees Celsius at Patuakhali under Barishal division and today's minimum temperature is 14.5 degrees Celsius at Rajshahi under Rajshahi division. The sun sets at 6.02 pm today and rises at 6.18 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, it added. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded 34.0 degrees Celsius at Kumarkhali under Khulna division and today's minimum temperature is 16.3 degrees Celsius at Rangpur. The sun sets at 6.02 pm today and rises at 6.19 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded 33.5 degrees Celsius at Mongla and Koyra under Khulna division and today's minimum temperature is 15.0 degrees Celsius at Tetulia and Rajarhat under Rangpur division and at Bandarban under Chattogram division. The sun sets at 6.01 pm today and rises at 6.20 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded 33.1 degrees Celsius at Sandwip under Chattogram division and today's minimum temperature is 13.1 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 6.00 pm today and rises at 6.23 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded 33.5 degrees Celsius at Sitakunda under Chattogram division and today's minimum temperature is 13.6 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 5.59 pm today and rises at 6.23 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded 34.4 degrees Celsius at Ambagan under Chattogram division and today's minimum temperature is 14 degree Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. Today's sunset in the capital will be at 5:59 pm and tomorrow's sunrise at 6:24 am.

However, it said, weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may fall slightly over western part and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country, the bulletin said.

The highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 34 degrees Celsius at Ambagan under Chattogram division and today's minimum temperature is 15 degrees Celsius in Tetulia and Rajarhat under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 5.58 pm today and rises at 6.25 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded at 33.5 degrees Celsius at Ambagan under Chattogram division and today's minimum temperature was 12.6 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:58 pm and tomorrow's sunrise at 6:25 am.

The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded 33.0 degrees Celsius at Rangamati in Chattogram division and today's minimum temperature is 12.4 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Rangpur division. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:57 pm and tomorrow's sunrise at 6:26 am.

The highest temperature on Friday was recorded 34.5 degrees Celsius at Rangamati and Bandarban in Chattogram division and today's minimum temperature is 14.0 degrees Celsius at Dimla in Rangpur division. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:57 pm and tomorrow's sunrise at 6:27 am.

The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded 34.5 degree Celsius at Rangamati and today’s minimum temperature is 12.2 degree Celsius in Tetulia.  The sun sets at 5.57 pm today and rises at 6.28 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 35.0 degrees Celsius in Rangamati, while today's lowest temperature was 11.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. Rainfall is not likely as weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country.

Wind direction and speed at Dhaka is north to northwesterly at 06-12 kilometres per hour, while the relative humidity recorded at 6 am in Dhaka was 87 percent. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:56 pm and tomorrow's sunrise at 6:29 am.

The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 32.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet, while today's lowest temperature was 11.5 degrees Celsius in Srimangal. The wind direction and speed in Dhaka is west/northwesterly at 08-12 kilometres per hour, while the relative humidity at 6 am in the capital was recorded at 85 percent. Today's sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:55 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise will be at 6:29 am.

The wind direction and speed in Dhaka is north to northwesterly at 08-12 kilometres per hour, while the relative humidity at 6 am in the capital was recorded at 68 percent. Today's sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:55 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise will be at 6:30 am.

Temperature readings from the previous 24-hour cycle showed Teknaf registering the highest at 31.7 degrees Celsius, while Tetulia and Srimangal recorded the lowest at 11.5 degrees Celsius this morning. In the capital, winds were blowing from west to northwest at 08-12 kilometres per hour. Dhaka's relative humidity stood at 73 percent at 6 am. The sun will set in Dhaka at 5:54 pm today, with tomorrow's sunrise expected at 6:30 am.

The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 32.2 degrees Celsius in Teknaf, while today's lowest temperature was recorded at 10.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. The wind direction and speed in the capital Dhaka was west/northwesterly at 08-12 kilometres per hour. The relative humidity at 6:00 am in Dhaka was recorded at 78 percent. Today's sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:54 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise will be at 6:32 am.

In its latest update, the CMRS cyclone forecaster on France's Reunion island confirmed that Toamasina had been "directly hit by the most intense part" of the storm. Schools in several of the island's regions will be shut on Wednesday, which the government has declared a non-working day as a precaution. Although Gezani lost steam and was downgraded to the level of a tropical storm as it headed into inland Madagascar, it is expected to pick up back to cyclone speeds on its way across the channel to Mozambique.

Colonel Michael Randrianirina, in power in Madagascar since an October military coup, said he would make his way to Toamasina to be closer to the people at the time of Gezani's passing. According to the CMRS, the cyclone's landfall was likely one of the most intense recorded in the region during the satellite era, rivalling Geralda in February 1994. That storm left at least 200 dead and affected half a million more.

According to the forecast, light fog may occur at places over river basins of the country during early morning while night and day temperatures may rise slightly over the country. The country's maximum temperature today was recorded 32.2 degrees Celsius in Teknaf while the minimum temperature was 09.6 degrees Celsius in Srimangal.

Wind direction and speed at Dhaka was north to northwesterly at 08-12 kilometres per hour while relative humidity at 6:00 am in Dhaka was recorded 79 percent. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:50pm while tomorrow's sunrise at Dhaka will be at 6:35 am.

Supposedly final talks in South Korea in 2024 towards a treaty to address the problem ended without a deal -- and a resumed effort in Geneva last August likewise collapsed. Talks chair Luis Vayas Valdivieso then quit in October. Some 156 countries met in Geneva on Saturday to pick a new chair from three candidates, with the process underlining how far apart different groups of countries remain. A large bloc wants bold action such as curbing plastic production, while a smaller clutch of oil-producing states wants to focus more narrowly on waste management.

The talks process has been taking decisions by consensus -- which has proved impossible to find, with tiny island states drowning in foreign marine plastic and oil-producing countries pulling in opposite directions. Saturday's one-day meeting was purely to elect a new chair. Some countries -- led by Kuwait and backed by many oil-producing nations -- requested a few hours to give the candidates a chance to lobby diplomats in the search for consensus. Other countries charged that such requests were merely a bid to run down the clock; Antigua and Barbuda called it "an attempt to protract the process".

After two hours of fruitless consultations the issue was forced to a vote. Cordano came through two rounds of voting, defeating candidates from Senegal and Pakistan.

The highest temperature recorded today was 31.6 degrees Celsius in Teknaf while the lowest was 08.4 degrees Celsius in Sreemangal. Wind direction and speed in Dhaka was west to northwesterly at 08-12 kilometres per hour while relative humidity at 6am in the capital was recorded at 68 percent. Today's sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:48 pm while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:37 am.

Yesterday's highest temperature was recorded at 30.3 degrees Celsius in Teknaf, and today's lowest at 11.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, winds may flow from the north to northwesterly direction at 6 to 12 kilometres per hour. Relative humidity at 6:00 am was measured at 72 percent. Sunset in the capital today will be at 5:47 pm and sunrise tomorrow expected at 6:37 am. 

Besides, night and day temperatures may rise slightly over the country, it predicted. The country's maximum temperature yesterday was recorded at 32 degrees Celsius in Teknaf, while the minimum temperature today was 10.6 degrees Celsius in Sreemangal. The wind direction and speed at Dhaka were west to north-westerly at 8 to 12 kilometres per hour, while the relative humidity at 6:00 am in the capital was recorded at 87 percent. Today's sunset in Dhaka is at 5:46 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:38 am.

None of these people were camping on the street at the time of their deaths, the mayor added. Some had previously been in contact with emergency shelter services. Mamdani said the city has activated emergency warming centers and a fleet of 20 vehicles staffed with healthcare professionals.

"As of this morning, we have made more than 930 placements to shelters and safe havens. We have also involuntarily transported 18 New Yorkers who were determined to be a danger to themselves or to others," he said. Between 2005 and 2021, New York recorded between 9 and 27 cold-related deaths per year, according to official statistics. That number rose to 34 in 2021 and 54 in 2022.

Both night and day temperatures may rise slightly over the country during the period, it added. The highest maximum temperature recorded yesterday was 32.5 degrees Celsius at Teknaf, while the lowest minimum temperature recorded today was 10.6 degrees Celsius at Chuadanga. In Dhaka, wind direction was north to northwesterly with a speed of 6 to 12 kilometers per hour. Relative humidity at 6:00 am today in the capital was recorded at 81 percent. Today's sunset in Dhaka is expected at 5:45 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:38 am.

The highest maximum temperature of yesterday was recorded at 32.3 degrees Celsius at Teknaf, while the lowest minimum temperature of today was 9.6 degrees Celsius at Srimangal. The wind direction and speed at Dhaka were north to northwesterly at 6-12 kph. The relative humidity at Dhaka was 70 percent at 6:00 am. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:44 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise will be at 6:40 am.

Night temperatures may fall slightly and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 32.2 degrees Celsius at Teknaf in Chattogram division, while the lowest minimum temperature recorded today was 11.4 degrees Celsius at Rajarhat under Rangpur division. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:43 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:40 am.

The lowest temperature recorded today was 9.4 degrees Celsius at Tetulia, while the highest temperature recorded yesterday was 31.4 degrees Celsius at Teknaf. The wind direction and speed at Dhaka were west to northwesterly at 8 to 12 kilometres per hour. The relative humidity at Dhaka at 6:00 am was recorded at 71 percent. Today's sunset at Dhaka is at 5:37 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:42 am.

Night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The lowest temperature recorded today was 10.3 degrees Celsius at Badalgachhi, while the highest temperature recorded yesterday was 31.2 degrees Celsius at Teknaf.

At Dhaka, the wind direction and speed were north to northwesterly at 5-10 kilometres per hour, while the relative humidity at 6:00 am stood at 76 percent. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:37 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:43 am.

The lowest temperature was recorded today at 9.4 degrees Celsius at Tetulia, while the highest temperature recorded on Monday was 31.0 degrees Celsius at Teknaf. In Dhaka, wind direction and speed were north to northwesterly at 8 to 12 kilometers per hour, while the relative humidity stood at 89 percent at 6:00 am. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:36 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:43 am.

The lowest temperature was recorded today at 9.2 degrees Celsius at Tetulia, while the highest temperature recorded yesterday 31.0 degrees Celsius at Ambagan. In Dhaka, wind direction and speed were west to northwesterly at 8 to 12 kilometres per hour, while the relative humidity stood at 76 percent at 6:00 am. Today's sunset in the capital is expected at 5:35 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:43 am.

The highest maximum temperature recorded yesterday was 30.5 degrees Celsius at Feni, while the lowest minimum temperature recorded today was 8.5 degrees Celsius at Tetulia. The wind direction at Dhaka is likely to be north to northwesterly with a speed of 6 to 12 kilometres per hour. Relative humidity at Dhaka was recorded at 85 percent at 6 am. Today's sunset at Dhaka will be at 5:35 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:43 am.

Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged while day temperature may rise slightly across the country, met office predicted. Country’s highest temperature was recorded yesterday 29.6 degrees Celsius at Teknaf in Chattogram division, while the lowest temperature was 9.0 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Rangpur division. In the capital, the sun will set at 5:34 pm today, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:43 am.

Light to moderate fog may occur at a few places over the country during late night to morning. The forecast suggests relatively limited fog coverage compared to days with widespread dense fog, pointing to slightly improved visibility in most areas. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. This marks a shift from the previous day when temperatures showed little variation, indicating a modest easing of daytime cold despite continued chilly nights in cold wave-affected districts.

The highest maximum temperature recorded on Thursday was 29.3 degrees Celsius at Teknaf, while the lowest minimum temperature today was 8.5 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Panchagarh. In Dhaka, winds are blowing from the north to northwest at speeds of 6 to 12 kilometres per hour, with relative humidity recorded at 70 percent at 6:00 am. Today's sunset in the capital will be at 5:33 pm, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:44 am.

The BMD said a mild cold wave is currently affecting the districts of Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Kurigram and Chuadanga and it may continue and spread, indicating a broader coverage than the previous day when cold conditions were limited to fewer areas and showed signs of easing. Light to moderate fog may occur at a few places over the country during late night to morning. Although fog is expected to persist, its extent is forecast to remain patchy, suggesting relatively better visibility than on days dominated by dense and widespread fog.

Both night and day temperatures may fall slightly over the country. This is a notable shift from yesterday's situation, when day time temperatures in many regions remained nearly unchanged, pointing to a gradual strengthening of cold air influence across both northern and central parts of the country. The highest maximum temperature recorded yesterday was 29.8 degrees Celsius at Sylhet, while the lowest minimum temperature today was 7.5 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Panchagarh. The temperature contrast reflects a familiar winter pattern, with the northernmost districts continuing to experience sharp nocturnal cooling, while the eastern region retains comparatively higher daytime warmth.

In Dhaka, winds were blowing from the north to north-west at a speed of 5 to 10 kilometres per hour, supporting the inflow of cooler continental air. Relative humidity in the capital stood at 74 percent at 6 am, a level conducive to early morning fog but lower than during peak cold-wave phases, suggesting slightly drier air than on previous days. Sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:33 pm today, while tomorrow's sunrise is expected at 6:44 am.

Light to moderate fog may occur at a few places over the country during late night to morning, which could again reduce visibility in low-lying and riverine areas, though the fog intensity is expected to be less severe than during recent dense fog episodes. Night temperature may fall by 1 to 2 degrees Celsius and day temperature may fall slightly over the country. This forecast marks a clear contrast with yesterday's outlook, when daytime temperatures were largely steady.

The expected fall in both night and day temperatures indicates strengthening winter conditions, particularly in inland areas away from the coast. The highest maximum temperature recorded yesterday was 30.0 degrees Celsius at Feni, while the lowest minimum temperature today was 8.0 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Panchagarh. The figures underline a sharp thermal contrast between the south-eastern region and the northernmost fringe of the country. The minimum temperature of 8.0 degrees Celsius at Tetulia confirmed that the northern districts continue to act as the cold nucleus of Bangladesh's winter, driven by cold northerly airflow and clear night skies that favour rapid heat loss. 

On the other hand, Feni's highest temperature of 30.0 degrees Celsius highlights the relative warmth of the south-eastern region. Proximity to the Bay of Bengal, higher moisture content in the air and greater daytime solar heating continue to keep southern and coastal areas warmer, even when cold conditions intensify in the north. In Dhaka, winds were blowing from the north to north-west at a speed of 5 to 10 kilometres per hour, reinforcing the influence of continental air over the central region. Relative humidity in the capital stood at 78 percent at 6 am, a level conducive to fog formation during the early morning hours but lower than during peak cold-wave conditions. Sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:32 pm today, while sunrise tomorrow is expected at 6:44 am.

Despite the chilly mornings, daytime temperatures have increased significantly. On Tuesday, the maximum temperature reached 27 degrees Celsius, reducing the overall impact of the cold on daily life. In recent days, temperatures recorded at 9:00 am were 8.4 degrees Celsius on Monday, 7.3 degrees on Sunday, 8.3 degrees on Saturday, and 6.8 degrees on Friday.

The Meteorological Office classifies temperatures between 6.1 and 8 degrees Celsius as a moderate cold wave. Accordingly, a moderate cold wave is currently affecting the Panchagarh region. Residents have been experiencing intensified cold during nighttime, with dense fog covering roads until morning. However, the rise in daytime temperatures over the past few days has brought some relief, as sunlight becomes visible soon after the fog clears.

"The warming spike observed from 2023-2025 has been extreme, and suggests an acceleration in the rate of the Earth's warming," Berkeley Earth said in a separate report. The landmark 2015 Paris Agreement commits the world to limiting warming to well below 2C and pursuing efforts to hold it at 1.5C -- a long-term target scientists say would help avoid the worst consequences of climate change. UN chief Antonio Guterres warned in October that breaching 1.5C was "inevitable" but the world could limit this period of overshoot by cutting greenhouse gas emissions as quickly as possible.

Copernicus said the 1.5C limit "could be reached by the end of this decade -- over a decade earlier than predicted". But efforts to contain global warming were dealt another setback last week as President Donald Trump said he would pull the United States -- the world's second-biggest polluter after China -- out of the bedrock UN climate treaty. Temperatures were 1.47C above pre-industrial times in 2025 -- just a fraction cooler than in 2023 -- following 1.6C in 2024, according to the EU climate monitor.

Some 770 million people experienced record-warm annual conditions where they live, while no record-cold annual average was logged anywhere, according to Berkeley Earth. The Antarctic experienced its warmest year on record while it was the second hottest in the Arctic, Copernicus said. An AFP analysis of Copernicus data last month found that Central Asia, the Sahel region and northern Europe experienced their hottest year on record in 2025. Berkeley and Copernicus both warned that 2026 would not break the trend.

If the warming El Nino weather phenomenon appears this year, "this could make 2026 another record-breaking year", Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service, told AFP. "Temperatures are going up. So we are bound to see new records. Whether it will be 2026, 2027, 2028 doesn't matter too much. The direction of travel is very, very clear," Buontempo said. Berkeley Earth said it expected this year to be similar to 2025, "with the most likely outcome being approximately the fourth-warmest year since 1850".

The reports come as efforts to cut greenhouse gas emissions -- the main driver of climate change -- are stalling in developed countries. Emissions rose in the United States last year, snapping a two-year streak of declines, as bitter winters and the AI boom fuelled demand for energy, the Rhodium Group think tank said Tuesday. The pace of reductions of greenhouse gas emissions slowed in Germany and France.

"While greenhouse gas emissions remain the dominant driver of global warming, the magnitude of this recent spike suggests additional factors have amplified recent warming beyond what we would expect from greenhouse gases and natural variability alone," said Berkeley Earth chief scientist Robert Rohde. The organisation said international rules cutting sulfur in ship fuel since 2020 may have actually added to warming by reducing sulfur dioxide emissions, which form aerosols that reflect sunlight away from Earth.

Weather remained dry across the country with temporarily partly cloudy skies, maintaining continuity with yesterday's conditions.  However, forecasters cautioned that fog could pose greater disruptions, as moderate to thick fog may develop in river basin areas, while light to moderate fog is likely elsewhere from late night through morning, raising concerns for road, river and air navigation.

Temperature trends showed stability rather than decline. The country's lowest temperature this morning was recorded at Tetulia in Panchagarh at 8.4 degrees Celsius, higher than yesterday's minimum, suggesting a slight easing of the chill at ground level.  At the other extreme, Sylhet registered the highest maximum temperature yesterday at 28.3 degrees Celsius, underscoring a persistent contrast between cool nights and warm daytime conditions.

In the capital, north to north-westerly winds were blowing at 6-12 kilometres per hour, while relative humidity stood at 72 percent at 6 am, lower than the previous day, which may marginally improve daytime comfort despite morning fog. Sunset in Dhaka is expected at 5:30 pm today, while sunrise tomorrow will be at 6:44 am.

To derive these calculations, more than 50 scientists from 31 research institutions used multiple sources including a thousands-strong fleet of floating robots that track ocean changes to depths of 2,000 metres. Peering into the depths, rather than fluctuations at the surface, provides a better indicator of how oceans are responding to "sustained pressure" from humanity's emissions, said study co-author Karina von Schuckmann.

"The picture is clear: results for 2025 confirm that the ocean continues to warm," von Schuckmann, an oceanographer from French research institute Mercator Ocean International, told AFP. Oceans are a key regulator of Earth's climate because they soak up 90 percent of the excess heat in the atmosphere caused by humanity's release of greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. All that additional energy has a powerful knock-on effect. Warmer oceans increase moisture in the atmosphere, providing fuel for tropical cyclones and destructive rainfall.

Hotter seas also directly contribute to sea level rise -- water expands when it warms up -- and make conditions unbearable for tropical reefs, whose corals perish during prolonged marine heatwaves. "As long as the Earth continues to accumulate heat, ocean heat content will keep rising, sea level will rise and new records will be set," said von Schuckmann. Ocean warming is not uniform, with some areas warming faster than others.

The tropical oceans, the South Atlantic, the Mediterranean, the northern Indian Ocean, and the Southern Ocean were among waters that absorbed record amounts of heat in 2025. This occurred even as average sea surface temperatures decreased slightly in 2025 -- yet still remained the third-highest value ever measured. This decrease is explained by the shift from a powerful, warming El Nino event in 2023-2024 to La Nina-type conditions generally associated with a temporary cooling of the ocean surface.

In the long term, the rate of ocean warming is accelerating due to a sustained increase in greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere caused mainly by burning fossil fuels. As long as global warming is not addressed and the amount of heat trapped in the atmosphere keeps rising, oceans will keep breaking records, the researchers said. "The greatest uncertainty in the climate system is no longer the physics, but the choices humanity makes," said von Schuckmann. "Rapid emission reductions can still limit future impacts and help safeguard a climate in which societies and ecosystems can thrive."

At 9 am, the Tetulia Weather Observation Centre recorded the 6.8 degree Celsius reading, which the Meteorological Office confirmed as the season's lowest here.  Officials noted that temperatures between 6.1 degree Celsius and 8 degree Celsius indicate a moderate cold wave, which is currently affecting the area. The day before, the minimum temperature was 9.2 degree Celsius, while the maximum reached 18.5 degree Celsius.  Over recent days, the severity of winter has intensified, disrupting daily life. As night falls, the cold becomes more biting, and thick fog continues to cover roads until late morning, with little sign of sunlight.

Low-income and working-class residents are bearing the brunt of the cold. Many laborers are unable to reach work on time, while drivers struggle to navigate foggy roads, often keeping headlights on well into the morning.  To ward off the chill, locals are resorting to burning straw and firewood. Senior observer Jitendranath Roy of the Tetulia Weather Observation Centre said on Friday, humidity stood at 100 percent, with wind speeds of 10-12 kilometers per hour. He cautioned that such cold conditions may persist throughout January.

Moderate to thick fog is likely to form over the river basins of the country, while light to moderate fog may occur elsewhere during the midnight to morning period, potentially disrupting road, river and air transport in vulnerable areas. Temperature trends show little change at night, while a slight rise in day temperature is expected across the country, indicating a continuation of cold nights followed by comparatively milder daytime conditions.

In Dhaka, winds are expected to blow from the north to north-westerly direction at speeds ranging between 6 and 12 kilometres per hour, while relative humidity stood at 90 percent at 6:00 am, reflecting a moisture-rich atmosphere conducive to fog formation. The highest temperature recorded yesterday was 28.1 degrees Celsius at Bandarban, highlighting regional variation, while the lowest temperature today dropped sharply to 6.8 degrees Celsius at Tetulia, underscoring the intensity of cold conditions in the northern part of the country.

Today’s sunset in Dhaka will be at 5:28 pm and tomorrow’s sunrise is expected at 6:43 am, pointing to longer cold night hours as winter conditions continue to dominate the weather pattern.

The information was confirmed by Subal Chandra Sarkar, officer-in-charge of the Rajarhat Meteorological Office. He said the minimum temperature was also recorded at 9 degrees Celsius on Wednesday and Thursday, while Tuesday saw an even lower temperature of 8.5 degrees Celsius. Dense fog has been enveloping the district from dawn through the morning hours, reducing visibility and slowing daily activities. Movement on roads has declined significantly, with daily wage earners, rickshaw pullers and other low-income groups bearing the brunt of the cold.

Hospitals across the district are reporting a rise in cold-related illnesses. Doctors at the district Sadar Hospital and various upazila health complexes said patients suffering from cold, cough and fever have increased, particularly among children and the elderly. The situation is most severe in the river-surrounded char areas, where an estimated 550,000 people are struggling to cope with the cold. With limited shelter and exposure to open air, spending nights in the biting cold has become increasingly difficult for char dwellers.

To mitigate the impact of winter, District Relief and Rehabilitation Officer Abdul Matin Sarkar said that 27,000 blankets have so far been distributed across nine upazilas of the district. Meanwhile, preparations for winter have boosted activity in rural markets. Sales of blankets and warm clothing have increased noticeably, with shopkeepers reporting a surge in customers seeking protection from the cold. As temperatures remain low, residents are urging authorities to expand relief efforts, especially for vulnerable communities in the char areas.

"Many places in Norway had a record hot summer with a strong heatwave in July," he told AFP. "This, of course, affects the full report, and we also saw before Christmas the fairly warm late autumn (and) start of the winter." Norway's national temperatures were 1.5C higher than usual last year compared to the average during the period 1991-2020, and 2.8C above the average during the pre-industrial era (1871-1900), according to the institute.

"We expect the temperatures that we saw this year (2025) to become more frequent in the future," Amalie Skalevag, another researcher at the institute, said in a statement. A large part of northern Europe experienced an unusual heatwave in July, to the point where emergency services in southeastern Finland were strained and Finnish municipalities turned their ice rinks into cool refuges for the public.

Last month, large parts of Norway celebrated Christmas without snow, including the capital Oslo in the south and Trondheim further north, where residents told AFP the temperature soared to an unusually mild 6C for the holiday. Across the North Sea, Britain also recorded its hottest year in 2025, according to its Met Office.

The cold wave has now swelled across 32 districts and may continue. In sharp contrast, Teknaf in Cox's Bazar recorded the country's highest temperature today at 26.5 degrees Celsius, underscoring the wide variation between the northern and southern regions. The BMD forecast, effective from 9am today for the next 24 hours, said weather may remain dry with partly cloudy skies. 

Moderate to thick fog is likely to occur from midnight to morning and may persist till noon in some places. Night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged, while daytime temperatures may rise slightly. Met statistics showed that the lowest temperature has steadily declined over the past three days - from 7.5 degrees Celsius on Monday to 7.0 degrees Celsius on Tuesday in Rajshahi, before dropping further to 6.7 degrees Celsius today in Naogaon.

In Dhaka, the temperature fell by about two degrees Celsius compared to yesterday, though dense fog was absent in many areas. According to BMD classification, a mild cold wave occurs when the minimum temperature ranges between 8.1 and 10 degrees Celsius, a moderate cold wave between 6.1 and 8 degrees Celsius, and a severe cold wave between 4.1 and 6 degrees Celsius. Temperatures below 4 degrees Celsius are considered a very severe cold wave.

The long-range forecast issued earlier by BMD this month predicted at least five cold waves in January, including one severe cold wave. In Dhaka, today's sunset will be at 5:28 pm and tomorrow's sunrise at 6:43 am.

Moderate to thick fog may occur during midnight to morning and may continue till noon at places, it said, adding that due to foggy conditions, cold feelings may persist across the country. The bulletin also cautioned that air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may be temporarily disrupted due to thick fog.

However, weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country, it added. On Saturday, Teknaf recorded the highest temperature at 26.8 degrees Celsius, while Srimangal registered the lowest at 09.5 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, sunset will be at 5:25 pm today and sunrise at 6:42 am tomorrow.

Many poorer nations do not publish detailed climate data, so AFP has completed the global picture by independently analysing Copernicus data from climate models, measurements from about 20 satellites, and weather stations. The data spans the whole world, hour by hour, since 1970. Here is what the detailed analysis revealed for 2025, during which 120 monthly temperature records were broken in more than 70 countries.

- Records shattered in C.Asia -

Every country in Central Asia broke its annual temperature records. Landlocked, mountainous Tajikistan, where only 41 percent of the population has access to safe drinking water, saw the highest abnormal temperatures in the world, at more than 3C above its seasonal averages from 1981 to 2010. Monthly temperature records have been broken every month since May, with the exception of November. Neighbouring countries such as Kazakhstan, Iran and Uzbekistan experienced temperatures 2C to 3C above the seasonal average.

- Up to 1.5C hotter in the Sahel -

Temperature records were beaten in several countries in the Sahel and west Africa. Mali, Niger, Nigeria, Burkina Faso and Chad saw a rare divergence in temperatures, notching 0.7C to 1.5C above their seasonal average. The last 12 months were the hottest ever recorded in Nigeria, and one of the fourth hottest in the other countries. Scientists from the World Weather Attribution (WWA) network, who assess the role of human-induced climate change in extreme weather events, wrote in their annual report published on Monday that extreme heat events "have become almost 10 times more likely since 2015".

Countries in the Sahel -- the semi-arid region of west and north-central Africa stretching from Senegal to Sudan -- are among the most vulnerable to rising temperatures, with many already facing armed conflict, food insecurity and widespread poverty.

- Scorching summer in Europe-

Around 10 European countries are on the verge of, or coming close to, breaking their annual temperature record, notably due to an exceptional summer. In Switzerland and several Balkan countries, summer temperatures were 2C and even 3C above their seasonal average. Spain, Portugal and Britain also recorded their worst summer on record, with extreme heat fuelling massive wildfires. The driest spring in more than a century led to a UK water shortage.

Northern Europe was largely spared the heatwave that hit Europe at the end of June but it instead experienced an abnormally warm autumn. The last 12 months are expected to be one of the two warmest years on record in Norway, Sweden, Finland and Iceland.

According to the bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur at many places over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue at places till noon. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may be disrupted temporarily due to thick fog, it added. Besides, a mild cold wave is sweeping over the districts of Madaripur, Gopalganj, Rajshahi, Pabna, Sirajganj, Dinajpur, Panchagarh, Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Cumilla, Khulna, Satkhira, Jashore, Chuadanga, Kushtia, Barishal and Bhola and it may abate from some places, said the bulletin.

Moreover, night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may rise by (1-2) degrees Celsius over the country. On Wednesday, Teknaf recorded the highest temperature at 27.0 degrees Celsius, while Jashore registered the lowest at 07.08 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, sunset will be at 5:22 pm today and sunrise at 6:42 am tomorrow.

Wind speed was recorded at 97 percent. The district has been experiencing a mild cold wave over the past several days. Meteorological sources indicated that temperatures in northern districts, including Dinajpur, may fall further in the coming days, intensifying the cold spell. Meanwhile, the severity of winter continues to disrupt normal life in the district as both day and night temperatures decline. People, particularly the poor and vulnerable, are facing increased hardship due to the cold.

To address the situation, distribution of winter clothing and blankets is underway at both government and private levels.  From Wednesday afternoon to Thursday afternoon, a significant number of blankets, sweaters, jackets, and children’s clothing were distributed among cold-affected people in district towns and upazilas by the BGB sector, Chamber of Commerce, and various private banks.

Deputy Commissioner Md. Rafiqul Islam has urged affluent individuals and organizations in the district to come forward and support winter clothing distribution efforts for those in need.

Night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Due to foggy condition, cold feelings may persist over the country. The highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 26.4 degrees Celsius at Bandarban. Meanwhile, today's lowest temperature is 11 degrees Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj district.  The sun sets at 5.22 pm today and rises at 6.41 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may temporarily disrupted due to thick fog, it said, adding that night temperature may rise slightly meanwhile, day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Due to foggy condition, cold feelings may persist at many places over the country.

The highest temperature on Friday was recorded 31.0 degrees Celsius at Teknaf in Chattogram division and today's minimum temperature is 8.8 degrees Celsius at Jashore in Khulna division.  The sun sets at 5:19 pm today and rises at 6:40 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Residents reported that movement during early morning hours has become challenging due to reduced visibility and biting cold. However, conditions began to improve after sunrise, with temperatures gradually rising around 9:00 am, making the weather more tolerable. As a result of the cold wave, most people in urban areas are returning home earlier than usual in the evenings. Long-distance vehicles are operating on highways with headlights on because of dense fog. Although many workers are unable to go out early in the morning, they resume activities after the fog clears and sunlight appears.

The cold weather has also severely affected daily wage earners. Every morning, around 300 to 400 laborers usually gather at the banks of Laldighi in Jashore town seeking work. Due to the intense cold, that number has now dropped by nearly half. Sujan Mia, a laborer from Bahadurpur area of Sadar upazila, said winter already brings fewer job opportunities. “If I get work for one day, I may not get any for the next three days. Still, I come every morning hoping someone will hire me,” he said. Minhaj, a construction worker from the Bejpara TB Clinic area, said the cold makes it difficult to go out, yet he continues searching for work despite not finding any. 

Painter Nazrul Islam from Shankarpur echoed similar concerns, saying he goes out every day out of necessity, uncertain whether work will be available. Rickshaw puller Hanef Ali from Raypara area said he took his rickshaw out early in the morning despite the fog and cold but found the roads deserted. “There were no passengers,” he said. Meteorological officials said the cold conditions may persist for the next few days, advising people to stay indoor avoiding any negative impact of severe chilly weather.   

Night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature will remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded 30.8 degree Celsius at Teknaf in Cox's Bazar and today's minimum temperature is 10.5 degree Celsius in Chuadanga.  The sun sets at 5.18 pm today and rises at 6.39 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Made up of 88 islands and islets -- of which only about 20 are permanently inhabited -- the archipelago stretches more than 10,000 square kilometres (3,850 square miles). "Every year, we lose up to 2 metres of the beach," said Antonio Honoria Joao, administrative assistant and community organiser at Guinea-Bissau's Institute for Biodiversity and Protected Marine Areas (IBAP). He was in Bubaque, one of the archipelago's most populated islands with nearly 5,000 inhabitants.

Joao told AFP the island was "in danger". "Fifty years ago, the beach was very wide," he said, strolling along the sliver of remaining shoreline littered with wrecked canoes and collapsed sections of wall. "Today, everything is overrun by water, and it keeps advancing." - 'Once so far away' - Adriano Carlos Souarez has been running a seaside tourist camp since 2020.

To protect the site from the onslaught of crashing waves, he has put together a towering 10-metre barrier made of tyres. But part of the building has already been damaged, and a giant kapok tree serving as a dyke also risks being uprooted. "When I bought this land, it was five or six metres from the sea. But the distance has shrunk," he said, adding he was scared to one day see his house collapse. At a small market in Bubaque, 45-year-old Joia Mendes Cno recalled "it wasn't like this before", describing "a sea that was once so far away". The vegetable seller said she was saddened at the sight of "water advancing every day without being able to do anything".

According to a government report titled "Guinea-Bissau's Strategic Plan 2025", the coastline retreats by up to seven metres each year, causing mangrove loss and threatening both humans and animals. - Insufficient support - Climate change and rainwater runoff that triggers landslides are at the heart of the problem, IBAP's Joao said. But he also condemned human factors such as the island's rampant urbanisation and the dumping of waste on beaches, which weakens the coast against the rising sea.

While other sites are also affected, Joao said the scale varies island to island. Increased vegetation cover and rockier coasts have meant some islands are better protected than others. In its heritage listing, UNESCO said there was a "strong likelihood that climate change will bring about changes in water circulation patterns, as well as significant changes in sea level and, consequently, potential risks of erosion and sedimentation".

The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has long warned about rising ocean levels linked to global warming and the risks posed to residents of coastal areas, as well as the increased risk of biodiversity loss and the extinction of certain species. IBAP is working to identify affected sites, plant trees, and raise awareness among local communities. But the threat looms large, lamented a representative of the NGO on condition of anonymity. "We receive support from some international organisations, but it is not enough," he said, calling on the government to invest more to ensure the islands survive.

The hottest 10 years have all occurred during the past two decades. "In terms of our climate, we are living in extraordinary times," said senior Met Office scientist Mike Kendon. "The changes we are seeing are unprecedented in observational records (going) back to the 19th century." Last week, the Met Office published data showing that 2025 was the sunniest year since at least 1910. As of December 15, the UK had seen 1,622 hours of sunshine, beating the record set in 2003. Spring was the sunniest season in 2025, when high pressure reduced Britain's cloud cover. Spring 2025 was the hottest the UK has ever seen, with four heatwaves and rainfall 16 percent lower than the seasonal average.

According to A BMD bulletin, Moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the country during midnight to morning. Night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country, it added. On Monday, Teknaf recorded the highest temperature at 31.2 degrees Celsius, while Rajarhat registered the lowest at 12.0 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, sunset will be at 5:17 pm today and sunrise at 6:38 am tomorrow.

The BMD bulletin noted that moderate to thick fog may occur at places over the country during midnight to morning. Besides, night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it said. 

It also added that day temperatures may fall slightly over northwestern part and may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country. On Sunday, Teknaf of Chattogram division recorded the highest temperature at 30.8 degrees Celsius while Chuadanga under Khulna division registered the lowest at 11.7 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, sunset will be at 5:17 pm today and sunrise at 6:38 am tomorrow.

According to the bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over across the country from midnight to morning. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged nationwide, while day temperature may fall by (1-3) degree Celsius over the country.

On Saturday, Teknaf recorded the highest temperature at 31.4 degrees Celsius, while Rajarhat under Kurigram district registered the lowest at 12.0 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, sunset will be at 5:16 pm today and sunrise at 6:37 am tomorrow.

According to the BMD bulletin, moderate to thick fog may occur at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, while light to moderate fog is likely elsewhere across the country from midnight to morning. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged nationwide. 

Day temperature may fall slightly in Rangpur, Rajshahi and Khulna divisions, but is expected to remain almost steady in other regions. On Friday, Teknaf recorded the highest temperature at 31.5 degrees Celsius, while Sreemangal registered the lowest at 13.0 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, sunset will be at 5:16 pm today and sunrise at 6:37 am tomorrow.

Plaintiff Kiichi Akiyama, a construction worker, said that relentless heat forced his team to work slower, causing "huge losses" to his business. There have also been cases where "people collapse out in the field, or have dropped dead after they return home", the 57-year-old said. In the past, five climate-related lawsuits have been filed with Japanese courts, including against coal-fired power plants, said Kyoto University assistant professor Masako Ichihara. But Ichihara -- as well as lawyers working on the suit -- say this is the first compensation claim against the state over climate change.

"The defendant's climate change measures are grossly inadequate, and as a result, the plaintiffs' rights to a peaceful life and to the enjoyment of a stable climate are being violated," said the complaint summary, which was obtained by AFP ahead of the filing. This year, Japan sweltered through its hottest summer since records began in 1898, and the plaintiffs argue such heatwaves cause economic losses, ruin crops and put many at risk of crippling heatstroke. Akiyama, who frequently works outside in the searing heat, said it now takes his team triple the estimated time to finish their projects.

"I can barely dig with a shovel for 10 minutes without sitting down to rest," he added. "We wouldn't be in this terrible situation if the government had taken more initiative in implementing policies." - Burning hot playgrounds - Similar legal moves are underway globally, including in South Korea where young environmental activists won the first such case in Asia. Last year, a South Korean court ruled that much of the country's climate goals were unconstitutional. In Germany, climate targets were also ruled insufficient and unconstitutional in 2021.

The suit in Japan is seeking damages of 1,000 yen ($6.5) per plaintiff. Lead lawyer Shima said plaintiffs wanted to focus on "the issue of the country's responsibility" rather than on money. Japan's case is bolder than previous lawsuits in the country in that it seeks to directly hold the state accountable for climate inaction, academic Ichihara said. Chances of a legal win are slim, she explained, but "if the purpose ... is to raise public awareness, then it may succeed" because of its "very relatable" messaging.

Another plaintiff, who only gave her surname, Saito, was spurred into action by concerns over her six-year-old son. She said recent record temperatures were robbing him of opportunities to play outdoors, with public pools sometimes declared off-limits due to heatstroke alerts. "Not just in pools, but playing outside generally is becoming difficult in summer. The playground equipment is burning hot and that scares me," Saito told AFP.

Japan's top government spokesman Minoru Kihara declined to comment directly on the lawsuit, but said the country had approved "ambitious" emissions reduction targets that were compatible with the Paris Agreement's 1.5C goal.

Japan's nationally determined contributions aspire to cut its greenhouse gas emissions by 60 percent by 2035 and 73 percent by 2040 compared with 2013 levels. But Thursday's lawsuit criticises these latest targets, saying they "fall significantly short" of the global reduction aims outlined by the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). They are also not legally binding, the complaint summary said. "This legislative omission is unmistakably unconstitutional."

Besides, night temperature may rise slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added. On Wednesday, Narsingdi of Dhaka division and Teknaf of Chattogram division recorded the highest temperature at 30.6 degrees Celsius, while Tetulia of Rangpur division registered the lowest at 09.5 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:15 pm today and will rise at 6:36 am tomorrow.

"We need to change that." Faced with major trade tensions with the United States over President Donald Trump's trade war, Canada wants to open up to other global markets and reduce its commercial dependence on its southern neighbor. According to the latest available figures, carbon emissions fell by 8.5 percent in Canada between 2005 and 2023. The Canadian Climate Institute, a policy research organization, warned earlier this year that emissions could start rising again because of the new government's policies.

Since coming to power, Carney has scrapped several environmental measures, including a carbon tax for individuals and an emissions cap for the oil and gas sector. His minority government has also announced a series of major projects in recent months to make Canada an "energy superpower." On Radio-Canada, Carney said he was convinced that major investments announced in the energy sector would help reduce emissions over the longer term. Globally, Canada ranks among the countries with the highest greenhouse gas emissions per capita.

A few weeks ago, the federal government reached an agreement with the oil-producing province of Alberta, leading to the resignation of Steven Guilbeault from Carney's cabinet. He previously served as environment minister under Trudeau. Guilbeault lamented that the climate plan he spent several years developing was being "dismantled." 

Any of its operations deemed "vital" will be moved "to another entity or location," he said. "This facility is one of the largest sources of climate alarmism in the country," Vought said. Moves to dismantle NCAR will begin immediately, USA Today reported, adding that the plan was to "fully close the center's Mesa Laboratory." Kevin Trenberth, a distinguished NCAR scholar, told the Washington Post said breaking up the laboratory would result in a major loss of scientific research.

Trenberth, an honorary academic in physics at New Zealand's University of Auckland, said the center was crucial to the search for advanced climate science discoveries. Democratic Colorado Governor Jared Polis said in a statement on Tuesday that he had not been briefed on the plans by White House officials. However, he said part of the NCAR's work provides data on severe weather events "that help our country save lives and property, and prevent devastation for families." "If true, public safety is at risk and science is being attacked," Polis said. "If these cuts move forward we will lose our competitive advantage against foreign powers and adversaries in the pursuit of scientific discovery."

President Donald Trump has sought in his second term in office to roll back clean energy and climate initiatives established under his Democratic predecessor, Joe Biden. Trump has referred to climate change as a "con job" and, in a speech to the United Nations in September, called it the "biggest hoax ever perpetrated" against the world.

The BMD bulletin noted that light fog may appear in some areas during early hours across the country. Besides, day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added. On Tuesday, Teknaf recorded the highest temperature at 31.8 degrees Celsius, while Tetulia registered the lowest at 09.7 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, sunset will be at 5:14 pm today and sunrise at 6:35 am tomorrow.

Earlier, the minimum temperature was recorded at 9.5 degrees Celsius at 9am on Tuesday. On that day, air humidity was 74 percent and wind speed ranged between 9 and 10 kilometres per hour. The maximum temperature of the day was recorded at 27.4 degrees Celsius. On December 15, the minimum temperature at 9am was recorded at 9 degrees Celsius, with air humidity at 89 percent and wind speed between 9 and 10 kilometres per hour. The maximum temperature of the day was 27.2 degrees Celsius. The intensity of cold was also evident on the preceding days.

Besides, 9.0 degrees Celsius was recorded on December 14 followed by 9.3 degrees Celsius on December 13, 9.3 degrees Celsius on December 12 and the season's lowest of 8.9 degrees Celsius on December 11. The met office said that a mild cold wave has been prevailing in Tetulia continuously since December 11.

"This is a critical milestone for the future of the sector. There is a lot at stake," Sigrid de Vries, the head of European auto lobby ACEA told a press conference in Brussels on Monday, referring to the expected reforms. Set in 2023, the ban was a cornerstone of the EU's environmental Green Deal, which has come under increased pressure from businesses and right-wing politicians as the EU seeks to bolster its industry. "There is a clear demand for more flexibility on the CO2 targets," commission spokeswoman Paula Pinho told a press conference Friday, saying Brussels was "aiming for balance". Carmakers argue the 2035 goal to have only electric vehicles sold in Europe, and an intermediate 2030 target, are no longer realistic.

High upfront costs and the lack of adequate charging infrastructures in parts of the 27-nation bloc mean consumers have been slow to warm to EVs, producers say. Just over 16 percent of new vehicles sold in the first nine months of 2025 run on batteries, according to ACEA. Automakers would like to see continued sales authorised for hybrids with rechargeable batteries or those equipped with range extenders (small combustion engines which recharge the battery instead of powering the wheels). Germany supports this option as do eastern European nations where German carmakers have set up factories.

Others, like Italy, want to see the use of alternative fuels such as those derived from agricultural crops and waste products allowed. "EVs will be the dominant choice, but to make the transition work for society and industry, other options must be available too," de Vries said in a social media post. In the other camp are France, the Nordic countries and Spain who have long called for keeping to the planned trajectory in order not to harm firms that have invested in the transition to electric vehicles.

Last week Manfred Weber, the conservative head of the EU parliament's largest group, said the 2035 ban would be discarded with carmakers required to meet a 90-percent reduction in CO2 emissions from their fleet instead. EU sources confirmed to AFP that was likely, adding the review would probably allow for plug-in hybrids and range-extender vehicles to be sold after 2035. This has many environmentalists worried, with a recent report indicating that plug-ins pollute almost as much as petrol cars.

But William Todts, director of the clean transport advocacy group T&E, said he hoped obtaining concessions would help the auto industry move on. "I hope that if they get a little bit of what they want, they will stop poisoning the political debate," he told AFP, arguing heated discussions had created confusion in the sector and among consumers. The commission is also expected to unveil additional measures to support the sector, including plans for "greening" company fleets and encouraging production of small and "affordable" EVs.

France has advocated for a "European preference" compelling manufacturers receiving public subsidies to source components from within the bloc. Road transport accounts for about 20 percent of total planet-warming emissions in Europe, and 61 percent of those come from cars' exhaust pipes, according to the EU.

Besides, day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly steady, it added. On Monday, Teknaf recorded the highest temperature at 31.7 degrees Celsius, while Tetulia registered the lowest at 09.5 degrees Celsius today. In Dhaka, sunset will be at 5:14 pm today and sunrise at 6:35 am tomorrow.

On Saturday, the highest temperature recorded was 31.5 degrees Celsius in Ambagan in Chattogram Division while the lowest temperature was recorded today 9.0 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:14 pm today and will rise at 6:34 am tomorrow.

It also predicted that light fog may occur at places over the country during early morning. Besides, night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added. On Friday, the highest temperature recorded was 31.4 degrees Celsius in Feni while the lowest temperature was recorded today 09.3 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:13 pm today and will rise at 6:33 am tomorrow.

The temperature was measured at 9:00 am on Thursday (December 11) at the Tentulia Meteorological Observatory, where air humidity stood at 78 percent.  On Wednesday, the minimum temperature at the same time was 10.4oC, with 77 percent humidity. The highest temperature recorded on Wednesday was 28.2oC. Meanwhile, dense fog has been blanketing the region from night until morning, reducing visibility and disrupting daily activities. As the cold intensifies, the suffering of local residents-especially low-income workers-has increased. 

Many are struggling to leave their homes for work in the fields and riverside ghats, braving the bone-chilling cold. To stay warm, people have been burning straw along roadsides, in front of homes, and near tea stalls. Children, elderly, and the sick are reportedly the most affected by the ongoing cold wave, while poorer families face a growing shortage of warm clothing.

Jitendranath Roy, Officer-in-Charge of the Tentulia Meteorological Observatory, confirmed the temperature drop and stated that conditions in Panchagarh now fall under the category of a mild cold wave, characterized by temperatures between 8oC and 10oC. He added that temperatures may continue to fall throughout December, with the possibility of a moderate cold wave emerging later in the month.

Residents say the cold has virtually paralyzed normal life. A biting northern wind intensifies the chill from night until morning, and although the sun appears during the day, it offers little relief. The char areas remain the hardest hit, often blanketed in thick fog across fields and riverbanks, forcing day laborers to begin their work in harsh conditions. Daily wage worker Mohammad Hossain from Holokhana Mastererhat in Sadar upazila said the cold delays his ability to start work in the morning.

"My hands and feet don't move in this cold, but if I don't work, we don't eat," he said. In Nageshwari's Nunkhawa union, Zahidul Islam described the situation as even worse. "The cold has increased a lot this time. I'm in great trouble with just some thin clothing. No one has given me a blanket yet," he said. Another resident, Khairul Islam, added, "Working in this cold makes my hands and feet burn. My body freezes. I can't work properly."

The cold wave has also reduced student attendance across educational institutions in the district. Parents say sending children to school in severe morning cold has become increasingly difficult. Livestock and poultry are suffering as well. Farmers report that animals shiver through the night and struggle to eat properly due to the cold wind penetrating sheds and open spaces. Hospitals and health centers across Kurigram, including Kurigram Sadar Hospital, are witnessing a rise in cold-related patients-mainly children and the elderly. 

However, Civil Surgeon Dr. Swapnan Kumar Biswas said the overall increase is not yet alarming and added that outdoor treatment services are being provided to patients arriving from different upazilas. Kurigram District Char Development Committee President Professor Shafiqul Islam Bebu highlighted the vulnerability of the population during winter. "Out of Kurigram's 24 lakh people, 17 lakh are poor. On top of that, we have 101,989 disabled individuals. Children, the elderly, and our disabled brothers and sisters are suffering the most this winter," he said.

He urged the district administration, social organizations, and well-off individuals to come forward immediately. "A blanket may not be a big deal to many, but for someone it could mean surviving the night," he added. Deputy Commissioner Annapurna Debnath confirmed that preparations for winter aid distribution are complete.

"A list of winter clothes has been prepared. Blanket distribution among cold-stricken people will begin very soon," the DC said. As the cold intensifies, residents hope timely assistance will help them endure the harsh winter conditions sweeping across Kurigram.

"The three-year average for 2023-2025 is on track to exceed 1.5C for the first time," Samantha Burgess, strategic lead for climate at Copernicus, said in a statement. "These milestones are not abstract -- they reflect the accelerating pace of climate change and the only way to mitigate future rising temperatures is to rapidly reduce greenhouse gas emissions," Burgess said. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned in October that the world would not be able to contain global warming below 1.5C in the next few years.

Last month was the third warmest November on record at 1.54C above pre-industrial levels, according to Copernicus, with the average surface air temperature reaching 14.02C. Such incremental rises may appear small but scientists warn that is already destabilising the climate and making storms, floods and other disasters fiercer and more frequent. "The month was marked by a number of extreme weather events, including tropical cyclones in Southeast Asia, causing widespread, catastrophic flooding and loss of life," the monitor said.

The Philippines were ravaged by back-to-back typhoons that killed some 260 people in November, while Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand were hit by massive floods. The global average temperature for the northern hemisphere autumn, from September to November, was also the third highest on record after 2023 and 2024. "Temperatures were mostly above average across the world and especially in northern Canada, over the Arctic Ocean, and across Antarctica," the monitor said, adding that there were notable cold anomalies in northeastern Russia.

Copernicus takes its measurements using billions of satellite and weather readings, both on land and at sea, and their data extends back to 1940. Global temperatures have been stoked ever higher by humanity's emissions of planet-heating gases, largely from fossil fuels burned on a massive scale since the industrial revolution. Nations agreed to transition away from fossil fuels at the UN's COP28 climate summit in Dubai in 2023 but ambitions have stalled since then. The COP30 climate conference in Belem, Brazil, concluded last month with a deal that avoided a new, explicit call to phase out oil, gas and coal following objections from fossil fuel-producing countries.

It also predicted that light fog may occur at places over the country during early morning. Besides, night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added. On Monday, the highest temperature recorded was 30.6 degrees Celsius in Faridpur while the lowest temperature was recorded today 10.4 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:12 pm today and will rise at 6:30 am tomorrow.

Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Saturday, the highest temperature was recorded at 31.5 degrees Celsius in Narsingdi, while the lowest temperature recorded today was 10.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and rise at 6:29 am tomorrow.

It also said light fog may occur at places across the country during the early morning. Night and day temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Friday, the highest temperature was recorded at 31.6 degrees Celsius in Teknaf of Chattogram division, while the lowest temperature recorded today was 10.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia of Rangpur division. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and rise at 6:29 am tomorrow.

Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Wednesday, the highest temperature recorded was 31.4 degrees Celsius at Teknaf in Chattogram division while the lowest temperature was recorded today 12.0 degrees Celsius at Tetulia of Rangpur division and Badalgachhi of Rajshahi division. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and will rise at 6:27 am tomorrow.

A BMD bulletin issued this morning said, "Weather may remain dry with temporarily partly cloudy skies over the country." It also forecast light fog in places over the northeastern region by early morning. According to the bulletin, night temperatures may fall slightly, while day temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged across the country.

On Tuesday, the day's highest temperature-31.0 degrees Celsius-was recorded in Teknaf. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and rise at 6:27 am tomorrow.

It said that light fog may occur at places over the northeastern region during early morning hours. The bulletin also predicted that night temperatures may fall by 1-2øC, while daytime temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged across the country. On Monday, the highest temperature was recorded at 31.0 degrees Celsius in Teknaf. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:10 pm today and rise at 6:26 am tomorrow.

It also predicted that night temperatures may rise slightly and day temperatures may fall slightly over the country. On Sunday, the highest temperature recorded was 31.3 degrees Celsius in Teknaf while the lowest temperature was recorded today 13.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:10 pm today and will rise at 6:25 am tomorrow.

For some residents, this has reignited the trauma of a tsunami that ravaged Aceh in 2004, killing more than 170,000 people in the province alone. "At that time, all I could think about was finding a way to evacuate. We were very scared. Extremely scared," Maulidin, a 41-year-old resident of North Aceh, told AFP. Fitriati was asleep at home when the flooding hit on Wednesday night. Alerted by the rumbling of water from a nearby river, she woke up her family and fled the house, seeing the water level was rapidly rising.

"My house is already destroyed, all my belongings are ruined, and mud is inside," she said. The house was tilted, buried under the mud that almost reached the roof, with cracks all over the walls. Recalling previous floods, Fitriati said "they were only chest-deep and subsided in a day. They didn't destroy houses or cause any fatalities. This is extremely bad." "I no longer know what to say when I see the condition of our house like this. Even if I cry, no tears come out anymore. My tears have dried up," she added.

"We really hope we will get help so that we don't starve." In a village in West Sumatra province, where authorities have reported at least 90 deaths, Afrianti Usnia was clearing her house of mud and debris. When the flood hit, she only managed to grab a few items of clothes for her baby before fleeing to a relative's house. "The water came like a big wave. All my belongings are gone," the 39-year-old housewife told AFP. "I'm still traumatised, but our life is in this village. I hope the government can be fair. We have often been affected by floods, but we have never received assistance from the government."

Authorities have conducted a weather modification operation to divert the rain, and distributed aid using planes and warships to the affected areas. But the destruction was massive, with access and communication in many areas still cut off. "The situation in several areas is very critical, with some villages still trapped in floods and inaccessible," Aceh governor Muzakir Manaf told reporters late Saturday. "It is as if Aceh is experiencing a second tsunami."

It also predicted that night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Saturday, the highest temperature recorded was 33.5 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda while the lowest temperature was recorded today 13.1 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:10 pm today and will rise at 6:24 am tomorrow.

No restrictions on consumer consumption have been announced for the time being. According to the Athens water supply and sewerage company (EYDAP), annual rainfall in Greece has decreased by approximately 25 percent in the past three years, evaporation has risen by 15 percent, and consumption is up around six percent. Environment and Energy Minister Stavros Papastavrou told Skai TV on Friday that reserves for the greater Athens area are around 400 million cubic metres, with consumption at approximately 250 million cubic metres per year. "There is no more room to postpone difficult decisions," the minister said.

"In areas where water consumption increases significantly due to tourism, greater attention and planning are needed to avoid situations in the summer that cannot be dealt with," he added. According to ministry sources, scientific studies show that Greece is experiencing a period of persistent drought comparable only to a previous crisis in 1988-1994. The Greek government last month had already announced plans to invest 2.5 billion euros ($2.9 billion) in water infrastructure projects over the next decade.

The plan includes diverting two tributaries of the River Achelous in western Greece, in addition to drilling and desalination projects. The 500-million-euro Achelous tributary project is to be completed by 2029. Another 150 projects worth over 320 million euros are currently underway in more than 40 islands, according to the environment ministry.

Another court in the IEB area fined vehicles TK 70,000  for emitting excessive black smoke in 15 cases. In Basila and Uttara Diabari, two courts took action against air pollution from construction materials, filing eight cases and realizing TK 1,55,000 as  fine.  A separate court in Uttara filed five cases and collected TK 19,000 for producing and selling banned polythene, while awareness leaflets were distributed to the public. The DoE stated that similar anti-pollution drives will continue across Dhaka and other parts of the country.

It also predicted that night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Friday, the highest temperature recorded was 33.1 degrees Celsius in Sandwip while the lowest temperature was recorded today 13.1 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:10 pm today and will rise at 6:24 am tomorrow.

"At the core of the agreement, of course, is a priority to have a pipeline to Asia," Carney said ahead of the signing alongside Alberta's conservative Premier Danielle Smith. Aside from broadening exports, the plan endorses an overall increase in Alberta oil and gas production. The deal marked a clear pivot for Carney's Liberal Party and a departure from the policies that defined former prime minister Justin Trudeau's decade in power.

Carney's culture minister, Stephen Guilbeault -- who was Trudeau's environment minister -- resigned from the cabinet in protest over the pipeline deal hours after it was signed. "I chose to enter politics to champion the fight against climate change," Guilbeault said in a statement. He said he "strongly" opposed the Alberta MoU, charging it would "move Canada further away from its greenhouse gas emission targets." Guilbeault was the architect of several Trudeau-era climate policies, measures he said were being "dismantled."

The Trudeau-Guilbeault climate policies were also partly responsible for fueling a breakdown in relations between Alberta and Ottawa. Smith, who accused the previous Liberal government of suffocating Alberta's economic potential, took a jab at Trudeau on Thursday. "The last 10 years have been an extremely difficult time," she said. Carney, who grew up in Alberta, has worked to improve relations with Smith, repeatedly discussing his desire to make Canada an energy superpower.

Under the plan, Ottawa also agreed to set aside an emissions cap, which has not yet come into effect. But the prime minister -- a UN climate envoy before entering Canadian politics this year -- insisted the project will also make Canada's oil sector more sustainable. "The way we're going to do that is in combination with the Pathways Project, which will be the largest carbon capture project in the world," Carney said.

The IPCC, the UN's expert panel on climate science, says carbon capture is one option for reducing emissions, but critics slam it as an excuse to keep burning fossil fuels. Actual construction of a new pipeline remains far off. The plan calls for a formal project proposal to be ready by July 2026. The memorandum of understanding mandates consultation with Indigenous groups and Indigenous co-ownership of any infrastructure.

But First Nations and Indigenous groups have often opposed large-scale oil projects. A pipeline would also have to go through British Columbia, the west coast province currently led by a left-wing government, which was not party to Thursday's deal. Trump's impact on the Canadian economy loomed over Thursday's announcement. Alberta oil exports currently go to the United States, and Canadian energy products have largely been exempted from Trump's tariffs so far.

But Trump has cut off trade talks with Canada, threatening the future of the existing North American free trade agreement. Carney has also warned that economic relations with the United States will never return to a pre-Trump normal. Carney said Thursday's deal came "in the face of global trade shifts and profound uncertainty."

"This is a good day for Canada," the prime minister said. "This agreement will make Canada and Alberta, of course, more independent, more resilient (and) stronger." 

"Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country," said a weather bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) this morning. It also predicted that night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

On Thursday, the highest temperature recorded was 31.5 degrees Celsius in Feni and Ambagan stations while the lowest temperature was recorded today 13.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia station. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:10 pm today and will rise at 6:23 am tomorrow.

It also predicted that night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Wednesday, the highest temperature recorded was 31.8 degrees Celsius at Sitakunda in Chattogram division while the lowest temperature was recorded today 12.5 degrees Celsius at Srimangal in Sylhet division. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:10 pm today and will rise at 6:23 am tomorrow.

It also predicted that night and day temperature may fall slightly over the country. On Monday, the highest temperature recorded was 32.4 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda while the lowest temperature was recorded today 12.8 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and will rise at 6:20 am tomorrow.

This was highlighted in a World Bank report "From Risk to Resilience: Helping People and Firms Adapt in South Asia," launched today at a city hotel. The report also assessed that the burden of climate adaptation has fallen primarily on households and firms. Looking ahead, Bangladesh has a unique opportunity to build resilience for the future. Investments in early warning systems and cyclone shelters have helped reduce fatalities during major storms. 

This demonstrates how targeted investments and effective institutions can help scale up local adaptation successfully, said a press release. It said South Asia, with its dense population, high temperatures and exposed geography, is one of the world's most climate-vulnerable regions-and Bangladesh is among the most at risk.  By 2030, nearly 90 percent of the region's population will be at risk of extreme heat and nearly a quarter at risk of severe flooding. With an increase in water and soil salinity in the coastal regions, the climate crisis is severely impacting millions of lives in Bangladesh.

Awareness of climate risks is high as more than three-quarters of households and firms expect a weather shock in the next 10 years. 63 percent of firms and 80 percent of households have taken action. However, most rely on basic, low-cost solutions rather than leveraging advanced technologies and public infrastructure. A survey across 250 coastal villages in Bangladesh found that climate-resilient infrastructure is the most urgent unmet need for adapting to a changing climate. 

In the long term, 57 percent of households cited inadequate disaster-protection infrastructure, and 56 percent reported limited financial resources for adaptation as key challenges. The impacts are not just environmental but deeply human, as poor and agricultural households are disproportionately affected. Public investments such as building embankments and cyclone shelters have saved lives and reduced damages. Case studies from Bangladesh, India, and Pakistan show that well-targeted social assistance programmes, combined with up-to-date information, can be rapidly scaled up to respond to shocks and provide support for the poor and vulnerable.

However, with governments having limited room to act due to fiscal constraints, private sector adaptation through a comprehensive policy package needs to be facilitated. "Bangladesh's resilience is being continually tested by evolving environmental challenges. While adaptation is widespread, with increasing climate risks, more needs to be done," said Jean Pesme, World Bank Division Director for Bangladesh and Bhutan. 

"The country's resilience will depend on scaling up early warning systems, social protection, climate-smart agriculture, and adaptation finance-including innovative risk finance solutions-alongside targeted urban interventions," added Pesme. The report calls for a comprehensive, multi-pronged approach to climate adaptation. Improving early warning systems and access to formal credit and insurance is critical. 

About one-third of climate-related losses could be avoided if the private sector is able to move resources and investments where they are needed most in response to climate pressures. Even with tight budgets, governments in South Asia can help make this possible by expanding access to finance, improving transport and digital networks, and ensuring social support systems are targeted and flexible.

The government should also adopt adaptation strategies that involve new resilient technologies or public support in the form of core public goods such as roads and health systems that help access jobs and protect human capital. "Bangladesh's experience offers both lessons and a critical test case for climate adaptation in South Asia," said Siddharth Sharma, World Bank Lead Economist and co-author of the report. "The country's people and businesses are already adapting, but the scale and complexity of the climate crisis demand urgent, coordinated action from government and the private sector," added Sharma.

It also predicted that light fog may occur at places over the country during early morning. Besides, night and day temperatures may fall slightly over the country, added the BMD. On Sunday, the highest temperature recorded was 30.7 degrees Celsius in Teknaf while the lowest temperature was recorded today 13.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and will rise at 6:20 am tomorrow.

It also predicted that light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during early morning. Besides, night and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, added the BMD. On Saturday, the highest temperature recorded was 32.4 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda while the lowest temperature was recorded today at 12.6 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and will rise at 6:19 am tomorrow.

Meteorologists said that the minimum temperature in the region has hovered around 14°C over the past week, indicating a consistent cooling trend. They predict that temperatures are likely to fall even further in the coming days. Dense fog has engulfed the district from dawn till dusk, blanketing fields, river ghats, rural settlements, and town roads in thick white mist. Visibility has dropped significantly, forcing vehicles to use headlights during daytime hours. Residents are also experiencing sharper, icy winds after sunset.

Jitendranath Roy, a meteorologist at the Tetulia Observatory, confirmed the morning's temperature reading and said that a further dip is expected next week.  “Winter will fully set in across the northern region by the beginning of December,” he added.

It also predicted that light to moderate fog may occur at places over the country during early morning. Besides, night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, added the BMD. On Friday, the highest temperature recorded was 32.7 degrees Celsius in Bandarban station while the lowest temperature was recorded today 14.7 degrees Celsius in Tetulia station. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and will rise at 6:19 am tomorrow.

On Tuesday, the highest temperature recorded was 34.0 degrees Celsius in Feni, Sitakunda and Ambagan stations while the lowest temperature was recorded today 14.0 degrees Celsius in Tetulia station. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:11 pm today and will rise at 6:17 am tomorrow.

The Commonwealth Journalists Association (CJA), with support from the office of the Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner (RRRC) and BRAC, organized the event here yesterday. The secretary mentioned that more than 1.3 million Rohingyas are currently living in 33 camps across Ukhiya and Teknaf in Cox's Bazar. Over the last eight years, local communities have been burdened by the presence of such a large number of displaced population, he said, adding that the Rohingya crisis is not only humanitarian; it is a matter of justice and global accountability. 

He urged the international community to take effective measures to ensure the dignified return of the Rohingyas. At the day-long conference, Julhas Alam, Bureau Chief of the Associated Press (AP) presented the keynote paper on the Rohingya crisis. Presided over by President Farida Parvin Chowdhury of the CJA Bangladesh Chapter, the event was also attended by Refugee Relief and Repatriation Commissioner Mohammed Mizanur Rahman, Head of the Rohingya Cell at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Mohammad Kamruzzaman, and local leaders.

It also predicted that night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Sunday, the highest temperature recorded was 32.0 degrees Celsius in Cox's Bazar and Ambagan, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 14.6 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:12 pm today and will rise at 6:15 am tomorrow.

It also forecast that night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Saturday, the highest temperature recorded was 32.8 degrees Celsius in Ambagan, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 14.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:12 pm today and will rise at 6:14 am tomorrow.

It also forecast that the night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Friday, the highest temperature recorded was 33.0 degrees Celsius in Cox's Bazar, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 14.0 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:12 pm today and will rise at 6:14 am tomorrow.

It added that night and day temperatures are likely to remain nearly unchanged. On Thursday, the highest temperature in the country was recorded at 32.8 degrees Celsius in Sandwip, while the lowest temperature recorded today was 14.0 degrees Celsius in Tetulia and Chuadanga. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:13 pm today and rise at 6:11 am tomorrow.

With emissions from oil, gas and coal all set to rise, the overall figure is due to reach a record of 38.1 billion tonnes of CO2. Released as nations meet for COP30 climate talks in the Brazilian Amazon, the new study calculated a remaining allowance of 170 billion tonnes of CO2 to limit warming to 1.5C from pre-industrial levels -- the goal outlined in the Paris Agreement. "This equates to four years of emissions at the current rate before the budget for 1.5C is exhausted, so that is impossible, essentially," said Pierre Friedlingstein of Britain's Exeter University, who led the research.

The failure to cut planet-heating emissions is overshadowing the COP30 in the rainforest city of Belem -- the conference taking place this week without the presence of the United States, the world's second largest polluter. Despite indications that 2025 will be one of the hottest years ever recorded, nations' future climate plans have also fallen far short. "Collectively, the world is not delivering," Glen Peters, at the CICERO Center for International Climate Research, told AFP.

"Everyone needs to do their bit, and all of them need to do more." Peters said fossil emissions in China were largely "flat" this year, particularly from highly polluting coal, which could indicate that renewables will start to take a greater share of energy demand. But he said policy uncertainty in the world's biggest carbon polluter meant it was too early to declare it had reached a peak. "The balance is shifting towards where you would start to expect emissions to go down, but it will take some time," he said.

In the US, coal emissions rose 7.5 percent, as higher gas prices saw power generation switched to the more polluting fuel. Overall, both the US and EU bucked recent downward trends with increased emissions, partly linked to cooler winter months spurring demand for heating. In India, an early monsoon and strong renewables growth helped drive a smaller CO2 rise than in recent years. The study, published in the journal Earth System Science Data, found that 35 countries had now managed to reduce their emissions while also growing their economies -- twice as many as a decade ago.

Humanity's total emissions including from land were projected to reach 42.2 billion tonnes this year -- slightly lower than last year, although this was subject to wide uncertainty. Researchers said a reduction in deforestation and damaging fires in South America -- partly linked to the end of very dry 2023-2024 El Nino conditions -- had played a role in reducing net land use emissions. 

It also forecast that the night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Wednesday, the highest temperature recorded was 32.2 degrees Celsius in Sitakunda, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 13.3 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:13 pm today and will rise at 6:13 am tomorrow.

"Night and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country," said a Met office bulletin issued this morning. The country's highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 32.0 degrees Celsius in Ambagan station under Chattogram division, while the lowest temperature today was recorded at 14.6 degrees Celsius in Tetulia station under Rangpur division. The sun sets at 5:13 pm today and rises at 6:12 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Meteorologists said that due to Panchagarh’s location at the foothills of the Himalayas, the district experiences winter earlier than other regions of the country. They also forecast that the intensity of the cold will increase further from mid-November. At present, the mornings are blanketed in thick fog, delaying the appearance of the sun,  he said adding cold weather grips the northern district slowly as Met Office recorded the lowest temperatures during day and night times.     

“A mild cold wave may sweep through the region towards the end of November, followed by multiple cold waves in December.”

The country's highest temperature on Monday was recorded at 32.5 degrees Celsius in Cumilla, while the lowest temperature today was 14.2 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. The sun will set at 5:14 pm today and rise at 6:12 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

The country's maximum temperature on Sunday was recorded by 32.6 degree Celsius at Swandip under Chattogram division and Sylhet, while minimum temperature today was recorded by 16.2 degree Celsius in Rajshahi. The sun sets at 05:15 pm today and rises at 06:10 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

"Light fog may occur at places over north-northeastern part of the country during early morning. Night and day temperature fall slightly over the country," said a Met office bulletin this morning.

The country's maximum temperature on Saturday was recorded at 34 degrees Celsius at Ambagan under Chattogram division, while the minimum temperature today was recorded at 16.5 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi. The sun sets at 05:15 pm today and rises at 06:10 am tomorrow in Dhaka.

Light fog may occur at places over north and northeastern parts of the country during early morning. Night temperature may fall by (1-3) øC and day temperature may fall slightly over the country. On Friday, the highest temperature recorded was 34.0 degrees Celsius at Sayedpur in Rangpur division, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 17.1 degrees Celsius at Tetulia in Rangpur division. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:15 pm today and will rise at 6.09 am tomorrow.

The 81-page report was released by the heads of last year's COP29 conference in Azerbaijan and the upcoming COP30 gathering in Belem, Brazil, as leaders prepare to meet in the Amazonian city on Thursday and Friday.

"This Roadmap aims to contribute as catalyst and foundation for the next phase of climate action. It reminds us that the resources exist, the tools are ready, and the time is now," COP29 president Mukhtar Babayev and COP30 head Andre Correa do Lago said in the paper's foreword.

The bulletin further said that night temperature may fall slightly and day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Wednesday, the highest temperature was recorded 33.5 degrees Celsius in Sayedpur while the lowest 18.9 degrees Celsius in Tetulia today. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:16 pm today and will rise at 6:08 am tomorrow, the bulletin added.

In marathon negotiations that ran most of the night, the bloc finally agreed to target a 90-percent cut in greenhouse-gas emissions by 2040, compared to 1990 levels, but countries will be allowed to count international carbon credits towards up to 10 percent of that goal. Behind only China, the United States and India in terms of emissions, the EU has been the most committed of the major polluters to climate action and has already cut emissions by 37 percent compared to 1990 levels.

But after blazing a trail, the EU's political landscape has shifted right, and climate concerns have taken a backseat to defence and competitiveness -- with concerns in some capitals that greening Europe's economy is harming growth. Denmark, which holds the bloc's rotating presidency, worked through the night to win over the countries most sceptical of the proposed targets -- notably Italy. The EU needed to win the support of a weighted majority of capitals for the 2040 climate target set out by the European Commission -- which implies sweeping changes to industry and daily life at a time of growing concern over adverse impacts on Europe's economy.

Ministers also needed a unanimous deal on the EU emissions target for 2035, known as a Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC), which Paris Agreement signatories are supposed to bring to the COP30. That objective, set at between 66.25 percent and 72.5 percent, was also agreed overnight. To win over the staunchest sceptics, Tuesday's talks covered a range of "flexibilities" for member states, including letting countries count carbon credits purchased to finance projects outside Europe.

A commission offer for credits to account for up to three percent of a nation's 2040 emission cuts failed to win over hardliners, with countries eventually securing a higher threshold of 10 percent. Countries including Poland and Hungary also secured backing for a one-year delay, from 2027 to 2028, to the launch of a new EU carbon market for the road transport and industrial heating sectors -- which critics fear will drive up fuel prices. And in a further big concession, EU countries agreed for the overall 2040 objective to be reassessed every two years.

Environmental groups have accused countries of undermining the bloc's climate ambitions by pushing for a series of loopholes. But an EU diplomat, granted anonymity to discuss the sensitive deliberations, had defended the compromise taking form in Brussels, although it was "not necessarily pretty". "In the muddy, messy, nasty real world out there, we are trying to achieve something good," said the diplomat.

It also forecast that one or two places over Mymensingh, Dhaka and Barishal divisions may with witness the similar situation with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Chattogram and Sylhet divisions. Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country, it added.  The bulletin further said that night temperature may fall by (1-2)øC over the country, while day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over Rangpur and Rajshahi divisions and it may fall by (1-2)øC elsewhere over the country.

On Tuesday, the highest temperature recorded was 33.0 degrees Celsius in Netrokona, Sylhet and Feni, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 18.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:17 pm today and will rise at 6:08 am tomorrow.

"The monthly mean temperature of 27.4 degrees (Celsius) and monthly mean minimum temperature of 25.6 degrees were both the highest on record for October," the Observatory said. The monthly mean maximum temperature of 29.9C was the second highest on record, it added. Hong Kong also logged the highest number of "very hot days" -- when the mercury climbed to 33.0C or above -- since records began in 1884, the weather agency said.

There was also a record of seven hot nights in total during the month, and the minimum temperature recorded on October 19 was 28.2C, making it the latest hot night of a year on record. The weather service said in early October that the city has experienced one of its most severe typhoon seasons, with at least 12 tropical cyclone warnings issued this year -- a record number since 1946. In 2025, Britain, Spain, Japan and South Korea all endured their hottest summers, according to their weather agencies.

The United Nations said 2024 was the hottest year recorded, with Hong Kong also logging the city's hottest year since records began.

The bulletin added that night temperatures may rise slightly and day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. On Monday, the highest temperature recorded was 32.5 degrees Celsius in Feni and Kutubdia, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 18.7 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:18 pm today and will rise at 6:07 am tomorrow.

Under its influence, the bulletin said, deep convection is taking places over Northeast Bay. Gusty or squally weather may affect the maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, the Northeast Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh, it said, advising the maritime ports of Chattogram and Cox's Bazar to hoist local cautionary signal 3. All fishing boats and trawlers over Northeast Bay have been advised to come close to the coast and proceed with caution till further notice.

"Rain or thunder showers are likely to occur at a few places over Chattogram division and at one or two places over Barishal and Sylhet divisions," said a weather bulletin issued by the BMD this morning. It also forecast that weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country. 

The bulletin added that Night temperatures may fall slightly and day temperatures may rise slightly over the country. On Sunday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Cox's Bazar and Sitakunda, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 19.9 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:18 pm today and will rise at 6:06 am tomorrow.

It also forecast that at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions may witness the similar situation, with moderately heavy falls at places over the country. The bulletin added that night temperature may remain nearly unchanged and day temperature may rise slightly over the country.

On Saturday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.0 degrees Celsius in Khepupara, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 21.0 degrees Celsius in Sayedpur and Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:19 pm today and will rise at 6:06 am tomorrow.

The bulletin added that both day and night temperatures may fall slightly across the country. On Friday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.6 degrees Celsius in Bandarban station, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 22.7 degrees Celsius in Tetulia station. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:19 pm today and will rise at 6:05 am tomorrow.

This was 11 percent less than the previous year and represented the lowest figures since 2014. Claudio Almeida, a coordinator at INPE, said the loss of 5,796 square kilometers (2,238 square miles) of native vegetation represented "the fourth consecutive year of a reduction" in deforestation. Forest loss also slowed 11 percent in the Cerrado, a vast region of tropical savannah in central Brazil. The Amazon rainforest stores vast amounts of carbon, which becomes carbon dioxide -- a greenhouse gas that is a key driver of climate change -- when large quantities of trees and soil are burned. "When we achieve a good result, we have to move on to the next challenge. We cannot rest on our laurels. Our challenge is to reduce deforestation to zero by 2030," Brazilian Environment Minister Marina Silva told a press conference.

Leftist President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva set zero deforestation as a goal for his government when he returned to power in 2023 for a third term. Brazil has made forest protection a top priority for the COP30 climate talks, which will take place in the Amazon city of Belem in November. The country is the world's sixth-largest emitter of greenhouse gases. However, unlike most nations, it is not the burning of fossil fuels that is the worst culprit in releasing these gases, but the cutting down of forests.

Experts say the destruction of the Amazon and Cerrado is mainly driven by agriculture -- the second-largest contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Brazil, the world's largest exporter of beef. Both of these sensitive biomes have been affected by severe drought in recent years that has been linked to climate change. This has sent fires -- lit by farmers clearing pasture -- burning out of control. In 2024, the record fires scorched almost 18 million hectares (44.5 million acres) of the Brazilian Amazon. "If it weren't for the extremely severe weather conditions, with fires so far outside the historical norm ... we would probably have had the lowest (deforestation) rate in history this year," said Joao Paulo Capobianco, executive secretary in the environment ministry.

Deforestation soared in the Amazon under climate-skeptic former president Jair Bolsonaro, who weakened environmental protections and encouraged land clearing for economic growth. Lula has set about rebuilding Brazil's environmental agencies and positioning the country as a global leader on climate change. However, he has come under fire for backing more oil exploration, which he argues will help finance the climate transition. Brazil's state oil giant Petrobras this month started exploratory drilling near the mouth of the Amazon River, an area considered a promising new oil frontier. The move -- backed by Lula -- enraged environmentalists who said it undermined Brazil's position as host of COP30.

It also predicted, "Heavy to very heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions." Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, it added. On Thursday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.3 degrees Celsius in Narsingdi, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 22.6 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:20 pm today and will rise at 6:05 am tomorrow.

"Rain or thundershowers is likely to occur at one or two places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions," according to a bulletin issued by the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) this morning. "Weather may remain mainly dry with partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country," it said. The met office also predicted that day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country.

On Saturday, the highest temperature recorded was 36.0 degrees Celsius in Sylhet, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 22.4 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:30pm today and will rise at 5:58am tomorrow.

"But our work shows this is under threat." The researchers pored through records charting the growth of Queensland's rainforests over almost 50 years. Extreme temperatures and severe droughts linked to climate change were making it harder for trees to grow, they found. Trees store carbon dioxide in their trunks and branches as they grow but release the gas into the atmosphere when they die. "Tropical rainforests are among the most carbon-rich ecosystems on the planet," said Carle.

"The change our study describes is largely due to increased tree mortality driven by climate change, including increasingly extreme temperatures, atmospheric dryness and drought. "Regrettably, the associated increase in carbon losses to the atmosphere has not been offset by increased tree growth." Co-author Adrienne Nicotra said it "remains to be seen whether Australian tropical forests are a harbinger for other tropical forests globally". But the study, published in peer-reviewed journal Nature, suggested there was "the potential for a similar response to climate change" in other rainforests around the world.

"The rainforest sites at the heart of this research provide unusually long-term and high-resolution data on forest health through time," said Nicotra, from Australian National University. "We need to pay attention to that data." Despite its growing vulnerability to climate-linked natural disasters, Australia remains one of the world's biggest exporters of gas and thermal coal. Australia's carbon dioxide emissions per person are among the highest in the world, World Bank figures show. Global emissions have been rising but need to almost halve by the end of the decade to limit warming to safer levels agreed under the 2015 Paris climate agreement.

The met office also predicted that day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may rise slightly over the country. Besides, a seasonal low lie over the South Bay, extending its trough to the North Bay. On Wednesday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet, while the lowest temperature was recorded today 20.7 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:32 pm today and will rise at 5:57 am tomorrow.

A separate UN report, out next month, will detail shifts in emissions of the gases, but those numbers are also expected to rise, as they have every year with the world continuing to burn more oil, gas and coal. This defies commitments made under the 2015 Paris Agreement to cap global warming at "well below" 2C above average levels measured between 1850 and 1900 -- and 1.5C if possible. The WMO voiced "significant concern" that land and oceans were becoming unable to soak up CO2, leaving the powerful greenhouse gas in the atmosphere. "The heat trapped by CO2 and other greenhouse gases is turbo-charging our climate and leading to more extreme weather," said WMO Deputy Secretary- General Ko Barrett.

"Reducing emissions is therefore essential not just for our climate but also for our economic security and community well-being." Last year was also the warmest year ever recorded, beating the previous high in 2023, the WMO recalled. "The levels of the three most abundant long-lived greenhouse gases -- carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide -- reached new records in 2024," the WMO said in its 21st annual Greenhouse Gas Bulletin. In 2024, CO2 concentrations were at 424 parts per million (ppm), methane at 1,942 parts per billion, and nitrous oxide at 338 parts per billion. That marks hikes of 152 percent, 266 percent and 125 percent respectively since pre-industrial levels before 1750. Of the three major greenhouse gases, CO2 accounts for about 66 percent of the warming effect on the climate. When the Greenhouse Gas Bulletin was first published in 2004, the figure stood at 377 ppm. The 3.5 ppm increase from 2023 to 2024 was "the largest one-year increase since modern measurements began in 1957", the WMO said.

The met office also predicted that day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country. Meanwhile, the southwest monsoon has withdrawn from Bangladesh, while a seasonal low lies over the South Bay, extending its trough to the North Bay. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded at 35.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet, while the minimum temperature was recorded at 20.1 degrees Celsius in Tetulia this morning. In the capital, the sun will set at 5:33 pm today and rise at 5:56 am tomorrow.

"A few places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions may witness the similar weather," it said with the anticipation of "moderate heavy falls at places over the country".
 Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall by (1-2)øC over the country, the met office predicted.

Monsoon is less active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay, it said, further adding that a low pressure area is likely to form over North Bay and adjoining Central Bay of Bengal during next 24 hours.  On Monday, the highest temperature recorded was 36.2 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat and Chuadanga stations, while the lowest temperature was 23.7 degrees Celsius in Srimangal station. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 5:47 pm today and will rise at 5:50 am tomorrow.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions," according to a BMD bulletin issued this morning.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the met office predicted. On Thursday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.4 degrees Celsius in Khulna, while the lowest temperature today was 24.5 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:06 pm today and rise at 5:44 am tomorrow.

"Besides, few places over Dhaka and Khulna divisions may also experience similar weather," it also said, adding, "Moderate heavy to heavy falls may occur at places over the country." Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the met office predicted.

It further said monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. On Wednesday, the highest temperature recorded was 36.5 degrees Celsius in Chuadanga, while the lowest temperature was 24.5 degrees Celsius in Kutubdia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:07 pm today and rise at 5:44 am tomorrow.

"At a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka and Chattogram divisions may also experience similar weather, while at one or two places over Khulna and Barishal divisions are expected to see such conditions," it also said, adding, "moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions."

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the met office predicted. It further said monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. On Tuesday, the highest temperature recorded was 36.4 degrees Celsius in Badalgachhi and Chuadanga, while the lowest temperature was 24.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:08 pm today and will rise at 5:43 am tomorrow.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country," said a BMD bulletin, commencing from 9:00 am.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, Met office predicted. On Friday, the highest temperature was recorded at 37.0 degrees Celsius in Ramgati station while the lowest temperature today was 24.2 degrees Celsius in Bandarban station. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:12 pm today and will rise at 5:42 am tomorrow.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, the met office predicted. It further said monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. On Wednesday, the highest temperature recorded was 36.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet, while the lowest temperature was 24.0 degrees Celsius in Bandarban. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:14 pm today and will rise at 5:41 am tomorrow.

It added, "Moderately heavy to heavy falls is likely at places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions." Day temperature may fall by (1-2) degrees Celsius and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the met office predicted.

It further said monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over North Bay. On Monday, the highest temperature recorded was 38.0 degrees Celsius in Sylhet while the lowest temperature was 23.8 degrees Celsius in Bandarban. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:16 pm today and will rise at 5:40 am tomorrow.

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chattogram divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Sylhet and Chattogram divisions," said a BMD bulletin this morning.

Day temperature may rise slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the Met Office predicted. It further said monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate over the North Bay. On Friday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Ishurdi, while the lowest temperature was 24.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:19 pm today and rise at 5:40 am tomorrow.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at a few places over Mymensingh, Dhaka and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country," said a BMD bulletin this morning.

Day and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, the met office predicted. On Thursday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.3 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while the lowest temperature was 23.8 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:20 pm today and rise at 5:40 am tomorrow.

The tentacled molluscs are notoriously voracious eaters, hoovering up crustaceans such as crab and shellfish. Tapper's wife has already shuttered her dockside crab processing factory due to the diminished catch, while he doubts he can keep his side of the business afloat. "It's like a perfect storm for us," Tapper told AFP from Plymouth Harbour, where his three purpose-built crab fishing vessels are idled.

The 53-year-old estimates his catch is down by half, and risks dropping by four-fifths in 2025. An 18-month marine heatwave in the region and beyond is blamed for causing the bloom in warm water-loving octopus. Climate scientists say human activity, such as burning fossil fuels, is behind global warming which is driving up ocean temperatures. "I've been fishing here 39 years and I've never seen octopus like this," Tapper said. "I've never seen an instant change like this. It's so quick. They're a plague." Statistics from the Marine Management Organisation, a government agency, show UK fishermen landed more than 1,200 tonnes of octopus in the first six months this year.

That compares to less than 150 tonnes in the same period in 2023, and less than 80 tonnes in those months last year. Meanwhile, landings of shellfish such as brown crab are down significantly in 2025. Sue MacKenzie, whose Passionate About Fish firm sources produce from southwest England, said the octopus are "eating our indigenous species at a rate that nobody can anticipate -- it's quite scary".

Decent market prices for octopus helped offset losses, but only until their numbers began dropping considerably in July. "We're incredibly worried about the impact on shellfish stocks. It's really significant," said Beshlie Pool, executive officer at the South Devon and Channel Shellfishermen cooperative association, which represents more than 50 different vessels. "Some people have done incredibly well on octopus this year. But across our membership we've got some vessels who haven't caught one octopus this whole season."

Chris Kelly, who fishes "a bit of everything" from his seven-metre vessel "Shadow" using pots, nets and lines, has been among those getting good prices for the unexpected catch. "But then we're catching no lobsters, and then long-term, you're thinking 'what's it going to do to the stocks?'" he said. The impact has rippled out to restaurants and food retailers, which have adapted by offering octopus instead of shellfish.

"This is the first year we've bought it," said Caroline Bennett, whose Sole of Discretion company supplies direct-to-consumer food firms from Plymouth's dockside. "We didn't have any crab at all to sell, and are now going a bit further down the coast for it." Meanwhile, local and national officials have helped commission an urgent study into the situation. An initial report is due in October. Bryce Stewart, a University of Plymouth marine scientist leading the probe, noted past blooms in Britain -- in 1950, the 1930s and 1899 -- were all preceded by similarly "ideal" warmer-than-usual waters.

However, Stewart suspects octopuses are now breeding in local waters -- an unprecedented situation that could also explain their sudden disappearance. Both male and female Atlantic longarm octopus -- which typically only live about 18 months -- tend to die not long after breeding. "They eat everything, they're ferocious, and they start to breed. It's like the ultimate live fast, die young life cycle," he explained.

He said he is constantly asked if the octopuses are here to stay. His answer? "Probably." Tapper fears as much. "The crab won't come back in my working lifetime," he predicted. "The reproduction of a crab would probably take five to 10 years to get to its marketable size, and I haven't got five to 10 years (to) pay the bills."

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at a few places over Rajshahi and Mymensingh divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over the country," said a BMD bulletin this morning.

Day and night temperatures remain nearly unchanged over the country, the met office predicted. It further said monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and strong over the North Bay. On Wednesday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Rajshahi, while the lowest temperature was 24.3 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:21 pm today and rise at 5:39 am tomorrow.

"Light to moderate rain or thunder showers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna and Barishal divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensingh, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions," said a BMD bulletin this morning.

Day temperatures may remain nearly unchanged and night temperatures may fall slightly over the country, the met office predicted. It further said monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate to strong over North Bay. On Tuesday, the highest temperature recorded was 35.5 degrees Celsius in Ishurdi, Syedpur, Sylhet, Srimangal, Cumilla, Feni, and Chuadanga, while the lowest temperature was 24.2 degrees Celsius in Srimangal. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:22 pm today and rise at 5:39 am tomorrow.

“Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at many places Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram & Sylhet divisions,” said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Saturday recorded 34.6 degree Celsius in Srimangal under Sylhet division, while today’s minimum temperature was 23.7 degree Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:24 pm today and rises at 5:38 am tomorrow in the capital.

Moderately heavy to very heavy falls are expected at places over Rangpur, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions." The monsoon remains active over Bangladesh and is strong over the North Bay, it said, adding that day and night temperatures are expected to remain nearly unchanged throughout the country.

On Friday, the highest temperature on Friday recorded was 35.0 degrees Celsius in Sayedpur, while the lowest temperature today was 24.0 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. In Dhaka, sunset is expected at 6:25 pm today, with sunrise at 5:38 am tomorrow.

“Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to very heavy falls at places over Khulna, Barishal & Chattogram divisions,” said a Met office bulletin issued this morning.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Thursday recorded 33 degree Celsius in Ishurdi under Rajshahi division and Kumarkhali under Khulna division, while today’s minimum temperature was 23.9 degree Celsius in Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:26 pm today and rises at 5:37 am tomorrow in the capital.

"The childish tones reflect the lightness and inconsistency with which our society addresses this issue" of climate change, Griessler, 25, an artist with the Holla Hoop collective, told AFP. With more intense, longer and more frequent heatwaves a direct consequence of climate change according to scientists, European cities are trying to change their urban planning. Many have been opting for more greenery and also lighter paint that reflects solar rays, trying to avoid dark material, which retains heat.

"We wanted to slightly improve the quality" of visitors' stays and "promote awareness", said curator Veronique Abpurg, happy that tourists are "attracted by this visually pleasing palette". While each coloured surface represents a year, they each contain small dots. Each dot represents a billion tons of CO2 emissions, and the number of dots on each surface are equivalent to the worldwide emissions of that year. This way one can visualise the increase in emissions due to human activity between 1960 and 2000. "The blocks gradually fill up," lamented the artist, whose background is in graffiti art.

"It starts with nine dots, and at the end, there are three times more," he said. "It's a piece of the mosaic for adapting to urban heatwaves," said Hans-Peter Hutter, an environmental health specialist at the Medical University of Vienna, who supports the initiative. A lower temperature on the asphalt means that buildings surrounding the courtyard will need less cooling, reducing air conditioning usage, Hutter said.

"We need to communicate better on the subject (of climate change) so that people don't lose hope" and see adaptation measures as a fun activity, he added.

That change has come as the number of annual tourists visiting the white continent has risen from 20,000 to 120,000 over the last two decades, according to the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators. "The increasing human presence in Antarctica raises concerns about pollutants from fossil fuel combustion, including those from ships, aircraft, vehicles and supporting infrastructure," the study in the journal Nature Sustainability said.

Ships carrying tourists are powered by dirty fossil fuels, which are the source of fine particles containing things like nickel, copper, zinc and lead. "Snow melts faster in Antarctica due to the presence of polluting particles in areas frequented by tourists," study co-author Raul Cordero told AFP.

"A single tourist can contribute to accelerating the melting of around 100 tons of snow," said the scientist at the University of Groningen in the Netherlands. The researchers -- from countries including Chile and Germany -- spent four years traveling 1,200 miles (2,000 kilometers) in Antarctica to measure the contamination. The presence of heavy metals has also increased due to scientific expeditions. Research projects that stay for an extended time can have up to 10 times more of an impact than a single tourist, Cordero said.

The study acknowledged there have been "meaningful steps forward" in attempts to protect Antarctica, such as a ban on highly polluting heavy fuel oil and the tourism industry embracing electric-hybrid ships. "Nevertheless, our results show that more remains to be done to reduce the burdens of human activities in Antarctica," including speeding up the transition to renewable energy and slashing fossil fuel use, the study said. A different Nature study also published on Wednesday warned that potentially irreversible changes in Antarctica driven by climate change could lift global oceans by meters and lead to "catastrophic consequences for generations."

Portions of coastal North Carolina and Virginia were under tropical storm warnings, according to officials at the National Hurricane Center (NHC). "Swells generated by Erin will affect the Bahamas, Bermuda, the east coast of the United States and Atlantic Canada during the next several days," NHC said, adding that "Erin is a large hurricane." As of Wednesday afternoon, Erin was churning northward some 245 miles (395 kilometers) southeast of North Carolina, packing maximum sustained winds of 110 mph (175 kph), the NHC said -- with the possibility it could still restrengthen to a major hurricane.

Its unusually large size means tropical storm-force winds extend hundreds of miles from its center, earning it the moniker "Enormous Erin" by hurricane specialist Michael Lowry, who wrote on Substack the United States was fortunate to be spared a direct hit. Mandatory evacuation orders were in effect for Ocracoke and Hatteras Islands in North Carolina. North Carolina Governor Josh Stein urged residents to store enough food, water and supplies to last up to five days -- and to safeguard important documents like insurance policies.

"We have already pre-positioned three swift water rescue teams and 200 National Guard troops to various locations on the coast, along with boats, high clearance vehicles and aircraft," he added. Highway 12 -- which runs through the scenic Outer Banks of North Carolina, a string of low-lying islands and spits already under threat from sea-level rise and erosion -- could be left impassable by waves as high as 20 feet (six meters). Last year's Hurricane Helene caused approximately $60 billion in damage to North Carolina, equivalent to almost two years of the state's budget, said Stein, who criticized what he called inadequate federal assistance from the administration of President Donald Trump.

Trump has mused about dismantling the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) -- whose work he believes should fall to state leaders and has long been a target of conspiracy theories from the political right. The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June 1 to November 30, has entered its historical peak. Despite a relatively quiet start with just four named storms so far, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration continues to forecast an above-normal season. Scientists say climate change is supercharging tropical cyclones: warmer oceans fuel stronger winds, a warmer atmosphere intensifies rainfall, and higher sea levels magnify storm surge. There is also some evidence, though less certainty, that climate change is making hurricanes more frequent.

The highest temperature on Wednesday recorded 35 degree Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj, while today’s minimum temperature was 24.8 degree Celsius in Nikli. The sun sets at 6:27 pm today and rises at 5:37 am tomorrow in the capital.

Since the war ended between the now-ruling Taliban and US-led forces in 2021, floods, droughts and other climate change-driven environmental hazards have become the main cause of displacement in the country, according to the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). In early 2025, nearly five million people across the country were impacted and nearly 400,000 people were displaced, the IOM said in July, citing its Climate Vulnerability Assessment. The majority of Afghans live in mud homes and depend heavily on agriculture and livestock, making them particularly exposed to environmental changes.

The water cycle has been sharply impacted, with Afghanistan again in the grip of drought for the fourth time in five years and flash floods devastating land, homes and livelihoods. "Crop failure, dry pastures and vanishing water sources are pushing rural communities to the edge," the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said in July. "It's getting harder for families to grow food, earn income or stay where they are." Experts and Taliban officials have repeatedly warned of escalating climate risks as temperatures rise, extreme weather events intensify and precipitation patterns shift.

The country's limited infrastructure, endemic poverty and international isolation leave Afghans with few resources to adapt and recover -- while already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises worsened by severe aid cuts. Abdul Jalil Rasooli's village in the drought-hit north has watched their way of life wither with their crops. Drought already drove many from his village to Pakistan and Iran a decade ago. Now they've returned, forced back over the border along with more than four million others from the two neighbouring countries since late 2023 -- but to work odd jobs, not the land.

"Everything comes down to water," said the 64-year-old, retreating from the day's heat in the only home in the village still shaded by leafy trees. "Water scarcity ruins everything, it destroys farming, the trees are drying up, and there's no planting anymore," he told AFP. Rasooli holds out hope that the nearby Qosh Tepa canal will bring irrigation from the Amu Darya river. Diggers are carving out the last section of the waterway, but its completion is more than a year away, officials told AFP. It's one of the water infrastructure projects the Taliban authorities have undertaken since ousting the foreign-backed government four years ago.

But the theocratic government, largely isolated on the global stage over its restrictions on women, has limited resources to address a crisis long exacerbated by poor environmental, infrastructure and resource management during 40 years of conflict. "The measures we have taken so far are not enough," Energy and Water Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor told journalists in July, rattling off a list of dam and canal projects in the pipeline. "There are a lot of droughts... this is Allah's will, first we must turn to Allah." Hamayoun Amiri left for Iran when he was a young man and drought struck his father's small plot of land in western Herat province.

Forced to return in a June deportation campaign, he found himself back where he started 14 years ago -- with nothing to farm and his father's well water "getting lower and lower every day". The Harirud River was a dry bed in July as it neared the border with downstream Iran, following a road lined with empty mud buildings pummelled back to dust by the province's summer gales. Taliban authorities often hold prayers for rain, but while the lack of water has parched the land in some parts of the country, changes in precipitation patterns mean rains can be more of a threat than a blessing. This year, rains have come earlier and heavier amid above-average temperatures, increasing flood risks, the UN said.

A warmer atmosphere holds more water, so rain often comes in massive, destructive quantities. "The weather has changed," said Mohammad Qasim, a community leader of several villages in central Maidan Wardak battered by flash floods in June. "I'm around 54 years old, and we have never experienced problems like this before," he told AFP in the riverbed full of boulders and cracked mud. Eighteen-year-old Wahidullah's family was displaced after their home was damaged beyond repair and all their livestock were drowned. The family of 11 slept in or near a rudimentary tent on high ground, with no plans or means to rebuild. "We're worried that if another flood comes, then there will be nothing left and nowhere to go."

"Nature-loving RV owners will be horrified to learn that their hobby risks destroying rainforests," said Earthsight director Sam Lawson in a press release. "America's RV giants need to get out of the 1980s and implement the kinds of minimum sustainability standards other US corporates have had in place for decades." Indonesia has one of the world's highest rates of deforestation linked to mining, farming and logging, and is accused of allowing firms to operate in Borneo with little oversight.

Borneo island has one of the world's largest tracts of rainforest and hosts orangutans, long-nosed monkeys, clouded leopards, pig-tailed macaques, flying fox-bats and the smallest rhinos on the planet. Large tracts of orangutan habitat in Borneo were found to be "cleared to make way for a plantation of fast-growing timber", the NGOs said. An Indonesian plywood company, PT Kayu Lapis Asli Murni, sourced timber mostly from rainforest in areas the NGOs visited, half of which was then exported to US firms MJB Wood and Tumac Lumber in 2024, they said.

MJB Wood is the main lauan plywood supplier to Jayco, while Tumac Lumber supplies companies such as RV parts maker Patrick Industries, "whose customers include Thor Industries, Forest River and Winnebago", the report said. The NGOs said it meant it was "almost certain" Indonesian tropical wood was being used in the RV supply chain in the United States. None of the companies mentioned replied to the report's authors when asked for comment, it said. Neither the companies nor the Indonesian environment ministry immediately responded to an AFP request for comment.

Day and night temperature may fall by 1-2 degree Celsius over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Tuesday recorded 35.2 degree Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj, while today's minimum temperature was 24.4 degree Celsius in Nikli. The sun sets at 6:29 pm today and rises at 5:35 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Monday recorded 35.2 degree Celsius in Rajshahi and Sylhet while today’s minimum temperature was 23.9 degree Celsius in Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:29 pm today and rises at 5:35 am tomorrow in the capital.

Since the war ended between the now-ruling Taliban and US-led forces in 2021, floods, droughts and other climate change-driven environmental hazards have become the main cause of displacement in the country, according to the UN's International Organization for Migration (IOM). In early 2025, nearly five million people across the country were impacted and nearly 400,000 people were displaced, the IOM said in July, citing its Climate Vulnerability Assessment. The majority of Afghans live in mud homes and depend heavily on agriculture and livestock, making them particularly exposed to environmental changes.

The water cycle has been sharply impacted, with Afghanistan again in the grip of drought for the fourth time in five years and flash floods devastating land, homes and livelihoods. "Crop failure, dry pastures and vanishing water sources are pushing rural communities to the edge," the UN Food and Agriculture Organization said in July. "It's getting harder for families to grow food, earn income or stay where they are." Experts and Taliban officials have repeatedly warned of escalating climate risks as temperatures rise, extreme weather events intensify and precipitation patterns shift. The country's limited infrastructure, endemic poverty and international isolation leave Afghans with few resources to adapt and recover -- while already facing one of the world's worst humanitarian crises worsened by severe aid cuts.

Abdul Jalil Rasooli's village in the drought-hit north has watched their way of life wither with their crops. Drought already drove many from his village to Pakistan and Iran a decade ago. Now they've returned, forced back over the border along with more than four million others from the two neighbouring countries since late 2023 -- but to work odd jobs, not the land. "Everything comes down to water," said the 64-year-old, retreating from the day's heat in the only home in the village still shaded by leafy trees.

"Water scarcity ruins everything, it destroys farming, the trees are drying up, and there's no planting anymore," he told AFP. Rasooli holds out hope that the nearby Qosh Tepa canal will bring irrigation from the Amu Darya river. Diggers are carving out the last section of the waterway, but its completion is more than a year away, officials told AFP. It's one of the water infrastructure projects the Taliban authorities have undertaken since ousting the foreign-backed government four years ago. But the theocratic government, largely isolated on the global stage over its restrictions on women, has limited resources to address a crisis long exacerbated by poor environmental, infrastructure and resource management during 40 years of conflict.

"The measures we have taken so far are not enough," Energy and Water Minister Abdul Latif Mansoor told journalists in July, rattling off a list of dam and canal projects in the pipeline. "There are a lot of droughts... this is Allah's will, first we must turn to Allah." Hamayoun Amiri left for Iran when he was a young man and drought struck his father's small plot of land in western Herat province. Forced to return in a June deportation campaign, he found himself back where he started 14 years ago -- with nothing to farm and his father's well water "getting lower and lower every day". The Harirud river was a dry bed in July as it neared the border with downstream Iran, following a road lined with empty mud buildings pummelled back to dust by the province's summer gales.

Taliban authorities often hold prayers for rain, but while the lack of water has parched the land in some parts of the country, changes in precipitation patterns mean rains can be more of a threat than a blessing. This year, rains have come earlier and heavier amid above-average temperatures, increasing flood risks, the UN said. A warmer atmosphere holds more water, so rain often comes in massive, destructive quantities. "The weather has changed," said Mohammad Qasim, a community leader of several villages in central Maidan Wardak battered by flash floods in June. "I'm around 54 years old, and we have never experienced problems like this before," he told AFP in the riverbed full of boulders and cracked mud.

Eighteen-year-old Wahidullah's family was displaced after their home was damaged beyond repair and all their livestock were drowned. The family of 11 slept in or near a rudimentary tent on high ground, with no plans or means to rebuild. "We're worried that if another flood comes, then there will be nothing left and nowhere to go."

"The government of Spain will work now so that in September we can have the bases of this national pact to mitigate and adapt to the climate emergency," said Prime Minister Sanchez during a visit to Ourense in the northwestern province of Galicia. He said he wanted to do "everything possible and even more" to ensure victims of the fires returned to a normal life.

The northwest and west of the country have been hard-hit by the fires, particularly the regions of Castile and Leon, Galicia, Asturias and Extremadura. Spain is expected to remain on heat alert until Monday, with the extreme temperatures having significantly increased the risk of wildfires.

Climate change caused by humans is increasing the intensity, duration and frequency of periods of extreme heat, which fuel forest fires.

"The core of Erin is expected to pass to the east and northeast of the Turks and Caicos Islands and the southeastern Bahamas tonight and Monday," the NHC said in their latest report. The North Carolina Outer Banks, Bermuda and the central Bahamas were advised to monitor Erin's progress. Hurricane Erin had reached the highest level on the Saffir-Simpson scale just over 24 hours after becoming a Category 1 storm, a rapid intensification that scientists say has become more common due to global warming. It could drench isolated areas with as much as eight inches (20 centimeters) of rain, the NHC said.

"Some increase in size and strength is forecast during the next 48 hours. Erin is likely to remain a dangerous major hurricane through the middle of this week," the agency said. It also warned of "locally considerable flash and urban flooding, along with landslides or mudslides." In Luquillo, a coastal town of Puerto Rico, surfers rode the swells while beachgoers milled about the shore on an overcast Saturday before the storm approached, AFP images show. Areas of the US territory -- home to more than three million people -- saw flooded roads and homes. Swells generated by Erin will spread to the Bahamas, Bermuda and the US East Coast early next week, creating "life-threatening surf and rip currents," the NHC said.

While meteorologists have expressed confidence that Erin will remain well off the United States coast, they said the storm could still cause dangerous waves and erosion in places such as North Carolina. The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June until late November, is expected to be more intense than normal, US meteorologists predict. Several powerful storms wreaked havoc in the region last year, including Hurricane Helene, which killed more than 200 people in the southeastern United States. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration -- which operates the NHC -- has been subject to budget cuts and layoffs as part of US President Donald Trump's plans to greatly reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy, leading to fears of lapses in storm forecasting.

Human-driven climate change -- namely, rising sea temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels -- has increased both the possibility of the development of more intense storms and their more rapid intensification, scientists say. 

Day temperature may fall slightly and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Saturday recorded 37.1 degree Celsius in Rangpur, while today’s minimum temperature was 24.4 degree Celsius in Sylhet and Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:30 pm today and rises at 5:35 am tomorrow in the capital.

A tropical storm watch was in effect for Anguilla, St. Martin, St. Barthelmy and other islands. "Steady to rapid strengthening is expected over the next few days, and Erin is forecast to become a major hurricane during the weekend," the NHC said, with Haiti, the Dominican Republic and the Bahamas on the southern edge of its projected path. The storm could drench the islands with as much as six inches (15 centimeters) of rain in isolated areas, it added. Swells fueled by Erin are expected to affect parts of the Leeward Islands, the Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico, and "are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions," according to the NHC.

The hurricane is forecast to turn northward by late Sunday. While meteorologists have expressed confidence that Erin will remain well off the US coastline, they said the storm may still cause dangerous waves and erosion in places like North Carolina. The Atlantic hurricane season, which runs from June until late November, is expected to be more intense than normal, US meteorologists predict.

Last year, several powerful storms wreaked havoc in the region, including Hurricane Helene, which left more than 200 people dead in the southeastern United States. As part of President Donald Trump's plans to greatly reduce the size of the federal bureaucracy, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration -- which operates the NHC -- has been subject to budget cuts and layoffs, leading to fears of lapses in storm forecasting.

Climate change -- namely, rising sea temperatures caused by the burning of fossil fuels -- has increased both the possibility of the development of more intense storms, and their more rapid intensification, scientists say.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Thursday recorded 35 degree Celsius in Feni under Chattogram division and Kumarkhali under Khulna division, while today’s minimum temperature was 24.3 degree Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:32 pm today and rises at 5:34 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Wednesday recorded 34.4 degree Celsius in Sitakunda under Chattogram division, while today’s minimum temperature was 24.5 degree Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:33 pm today and rises at 5:34 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day temperature may fall by 1-2 degree Celsius and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Tuesday recorded 35.2 degree Celsius in Satkhira and Jashore, while today’s minimum temperature was 24.1 degree Celsius in Bandarban.
The sun sets at 6:34 pm today and rises at 5:33 am tomorrow in the capital.

The average weather of a place on the surface of earth over a period of 25-30 years is called the climate of that place. It basically indicates the significant changes in the long-term airflow, rainfall, temperature, sunlight or sunshine, etc. of a place. Naturally, the climate is changing due to the various dynamic processes of the earth, the level of solar radiation, changing in the axis direction, the position and the location of the earth compared to the sun, but the climate is mainly changing due to man-made factories, toxic fumes from vehicles, burning of coal, smokes of brick kiln, cutting of plants, etc. Forest destruction increases the emit of greenhouse gas in the atmosphere and increases carbon-di-oxide in the air. As a result, the temperature of the atmosphere increases at an abnormal rate and the balance of the environment is disrupted. Due to these changes in the global climate, the average temperature of the Earth is increasing, ice is melting at the North and South Poles, causing sea levels to rise, and coastal areas are facing disasters such as floods, cyclones, tidal waves, landslides, or mountain collapse.

According to the United Nations Climate Change Summit COP-26, achieving the goal of keeping temperature increase below 1.5 degrees Celsius will help combat the impacts of climate change. If we want to protect the adverse effects of climate change and give future generations a healthy and beautiful world, we need to play an important role in taking some effective steps. The United Nations Climate Conference Cop-20 has said that it takes seven issues to prevent climate change, such as preventing deforestation and planting trees; reducing the use of fossil fuels; reducing the use of engine-powered vehicles; not using chemical methods but use ecological methods in agricultural sector, to put the used or waste things in a certain place or bin where they do not leave and re-using it or recycle it; and creating public awareness of climate change. 

In the other hand, a report on German based International Research Agency German Watch titled 'Global Climate Risk Index 2021' said, Bangladesh ranks seventh among the most environmentally vulnerable countries in the world. This has been due to our geographical location, overpopulation, floodplain, extreme poverty and high dependency on natural resources. Climate change is not only affecting human development and biodiversity conservation but also has become a threat to human security. Bangladesh is facing severe climate change impacts due to reduced rainfall during the monsoon season, sudden and severe catastrophic floods, severe increasing temperature, rising sea water level coastal areas are facing waterlogging and salinization, land erosion, cyclones, deforestation, biodiversity loss, shrinking agricultural land, and local migration.

Trees are not just food, it provides our oxygen, the balance of the environment and biodiversity, medicines, the raw materials and fuel of the industry, clothing and housing; gives beautiful shades; protects from storms and tides, from noise and air pollution; give food and shelter to the wild animal; helps to cause timely rainfall; prevents soil and river erosion and, above all, protects the Earth from the adverse effects of warming and climate change. According to the scientists, a 50 years old tree can produce $ 31,500 worth of oxygen, save $ 62,000 for preventing air pollution, recycling of water worth $ 37,500 and prevent soil erosion for $ 31,500. Again, about 1.7 percent of our total GDP contributes from the forest land and 47 percent of the total forest land is Sundarbans. The Sundarbans become a barrier to the cyclone that is hit from the Bay of Bengal and a large amount of carbon-di-oxide is pulled from the atmosphere as well. This reduces environmental pollution; carbon dioxide is converted into food and help to grow the saltwater plants of the Sundarbans. The Keora tree can store the most carbon-di-oxide in its roots, stems, branches, and leaves. One hectare of Keora Forest is capable of storing 170 tons of carbon-di-oxide per year.

In the case of Bayen, it is 115 tons, and in Gewa, it is 23 tons. For the aforementioned reason, 39 cyclones hit Bangladesh from 1960 to 2024, causing extensive damage to the Sundarbans, but it protected the entire country from the storms by holding the coastal region close to its chest like a mother. Therefore, we need to be more aware of protecting the Sundarbans and at the same time, it is our moral responsibility to protect trees by not cutting down them unnecessarily.

Climate change is a serious threat to the environment of the world, the livelihoods and biodiversity of the world. Therefore, to deal with the adverse effects of climate change, more trees should be planted and effective steps should be taken to protect the environment. PROSHIKA: A Human Development Centre is one of the non-government organizations (NGO) in Bangladesh. Though the main purpose of this organization is to alleviate human poverty, the maintenance of the environment is also one of the goals of the organization as well. PROSHIKA has taken several programs to protect the environment among them are 'Social Forestry and Climate Change Program', 'Ecological Agriculture Program', 'Urban Agricultural Program', 'Green City, Clean City Program' etc.

In the financial year 2024-2025, PROSHIKA has taken the initiative to plant five million indigenous fruit, forest and medicinal trees across the country and is also playing a special role in creating the awareness about the importance of tree planting among all the people, including PROSHIKA group members. More trees should be planted to ensure the country's food security and protect the environment as well. Since 1984, PROSHIKA's tree plantation program throughout the country during the rainy season has been continued and in continuation of this process PROSHIKA has planted about 110 million of several varieties trees through the 'Social Forestry and Climate Change Program' and to protect the country's coastal towns from cyclones, typhoons, tornadoes, floods, droughts, etc., it has afforested about 26 km. coastal area and has been able to conserve more than 8,500 acres of Sal forests by involving the local people. This afforestation has not only protected the climate or environmental balance, but at the same time, the local people have been protected from natural disasters and have benefited financially as well. According to the Bangladesh Forest and Tree Resources Survey Report-2019, tree plantation has become a social movement in the country. As the selling price of trees is within people's capability, people's enthusiasm and awareness towards tree planting has also been increased. PROSHIKA is closely involved in every step of this social movement in the country. This social movement of the people of the country is also adding positive impact to the country's economy.

The use of organic fertilizers instead of chemical fertilizers is an alternative agricultural practice that is sustainable and effective in protecting the environment, supportive of biodiversity, and completely opposite to the use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides. The long-term use of chemical fertilizers is leading to a decrease in soil fertility and water retention capacity, as well as air pollution and the destruction of beneficial insects of air pollution and nature. To protect these beneficial ingredients of soil and nature, PROSHIKA is conducting agricultural activities in an environmentally friendly manner, i.e. ecological agriculture or organic agriculture using organic fertilizers or organic pesticides.

In this method, PROSHIKA agricultural activities are being expanded equally in both crop fields and homestead courtyards. For more than three decades, PROSHIKA has brought 260,939 hectares of cropland, including 14,738 households, under PROSHIKA organic agriculture using organic fertilizers instead of chemical fertilizers, and its expansion process is still ongoing. It is worth mentioning that PROSHIKA received the National Agriculture Award in 2000 for its special contribution to environmentally and friendly agricultural activities. Moreover, since the last two years to prevent climate change and for the welfare of the country and the people, PROSHIKA has been implementing two programs named 'Green City, Clean City' and 'Urban Agriculture' with its own funds.  The aim of the programs is to cover every house, school, college, institution, road, and every inch of space around them with greenery and to keep the city clean.

There is no alternative to tree plantation to maintain the balance of the environment and save the country from the adverse effects of climate change. To complete the tree plantation program properly and beautifully, trees should be planted around homes and on suitable high land those are free from floods. We can easily plant fruit, forest and medicinal trees on these lands. Tree plantations on both sides of rural roads in the country, and it can be done at these places under the initiative of the local government engineering department. Trees that can be pruned and kept on the roadsides can be planted. There is ample land for tree plantation in the riverine and coastal areas of the country. In the coastal areas, salinity-tolerant trees such as Sundari, Goran, Gewa, Golpata, Mandar, Karai, Coconut, Betel and Palm trees can be planted. Trees that retain soil can be planted on the banks of ponds, such as coconut, betel nut, amrapali mango, neem, papaya, guava, banana, lemon, grapefruit, pomegranate, etc. Apart from this, we can plant flowers and fruit trees and develop vegetable gardens on the rooftops of urban homes across the country in a planned manner. Small ornamental trees can also be planted on city roads in a planned manner. Remember, if there are trees, there will be oxygen, and if there is oxygen, the environment will be clean and beautiful. 

More attention needs to be paid to creating greater awareness about how to make society greener to prevent climate change. In the face of this environmental catastrophe, we must do our utmost to plant more trees in rural and urban areas to adapt to the adverse conditions of our future environmental, ecological, and climate change. Above all, we all need to work on climate change and play an effective role in building a beautiful world.  

Report Collected by 
ArifurRahman (Saadnan)
Staff Reporter 
The Daily Tribunal 

Vice-President of the National Farmers Union Rachel Hallos said there was "growing concern about the months ahead" as farmers continued to face "extremely dry conditions". "Some farms are reporting significant drop in yields which is financially devastating for the farm business and could have impacts for the UK's overall harvest," Hallos said. Reservoir levels across England stood at only 67.7 percent full, below the average for the first week of August which is 80.5 percent. And 49 percent of river flows were below normal, the EA said, as Yorkshire in northern England banned hosepipe use. England experienced its driest spring in more than 100 years in 2025, according to the Met Office weather service.

"We face a growing water shortage in the next decade," said Water Minister Emma Hardy, adding that the government planned to build new reservoirs to safeguard supplies. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change is making extreme weather events like floods, heatwaves and droughts more intense and frequent.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Monday recorded 36.5 degree Celsius in Khulna, while today’s minimum temperature was 24.6 degree Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:34 pm today and rises at 5:33 am tomorrow in the capital.

Temperatures in the coming days are expected to hit 42C in some areas, according to national weather service Meteo France. In Saint-Laurent-de-la-Cabrerisse, a 65-year-old woman was found dead on Wednesday in her home, which was devastated by flames. Authorities said one resident suffered serious burns and four others were lightly injured, while 19 firefighters were hurt, including one with a head injury. Thirty-six houses were destroyed, others damaged, and more than 20 agricultural sheds burned. For livestock farmers in Fontjoncouse, the fire has ravaged grazing land and wiped out much of their flocks, fuelling outrage among those who said they did not have time to evacuate their animals. Emmanuelle Bernier said she was "extremely angry" when she returned to a devastating scene, finding the pen that had housed her herd of goats in ruins, with 17 animals -- some close to giving birth -- lost in the fire.

"I will definitely change jobs. This will change my whole life," she said. Bernier's property now holds only a few geese and two sick goats after she entrusted her surviving sheep to a local winegrower, as the farm was too damaged for them to stay. But as she surveyed the scorched landscape, Bernier voiced some hope for the future. "There's still a little life left," she said. Experts warn that European countries are becoming ever more vulnerable to such disasters due to intensifying summer heatwaves linked to global warming. Residents of southern France said the high temperatures are becoming unbearable, especially for the most vulnerable, including the elderly or children. "I've never experienced a heatwave as hard to bear as this year, said Monique Beluy, 81, in the southern city of Marseille, who worries about living alone.

I'm feeling less and less calm given my age and my health. I know I'm more vulnerable," she said. The heatwave is forecast to peak between Monday and Tuesday, but high temperatures are likely to persist through the end of the week, according to Meteo France.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Sunday recorded 35.7 degree Celsius in Rajshahi, while today’s minimum temperature was 25 degree Celsius in Rangamati. The sun sets at 6:35 pm today and rises at 5:33 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Saturday recorded 34.4 degree Celsius in Baghabari under Rajshahi division, while today’s minimum temperature was 22.6 degree Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:36 pm today and rises at 5:32 am tomorrow in the capital.

"Light to moderate rain/thundershowers accompanied by temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Rangpur, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions and a few places over Rajshahi, Dhaka, Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Rangpur, Mymensigh and Sylhet divisions," said a Met office bulletin issued here this morning.

Day and night temperatures may rise slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Friday was recorded at 33 degrees Celsius in Syedpur in Rangpur division, while today’s minimum temperature was 22.8 degrees Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:36 pm today and rises at 5:32 am tomorrow in the capital.

In a video posted to X, Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin said last month's "Big Beautiful Act" repealed the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund, under which Solar For All was housed. He said he was now obligated to follow the law. Zeldin alleged -- without elaboration -- that the program's funds were being siphoned off by the administrative costs of "middlemen," calling the setup a "grift." He also criticized its exemption from requirements to buy American goods, claiming it amounted to "great news for China." Of the $7 billion obligated so far, just $53 million has been spent, according to an analysis by research firm Atlas Public Policy.

Tom Taylor, a senior policy analyst at Atlas, told AFP there had been a general understanding that once contracts were signed, obligated funds couldn't be clawed back. "But the Trump administration is now testing that theory," he said. Environmental groups erupted in anger. "President Trump pledged to cut energy bills in half, but once again his administration is trying to make it more expensive to keep your home cool or the lights on," said Adam Kent, director of green finance at the Natural Resources Defense Council. Progressive Senator Bernie Sanders accused Trump of acting to protect fossil fuel interests. "Donald Trump wants to illegally kill this program to protect the obscene profits of his friends in the oil and gas industry," he said in a statement, vowing to "fight back to preserve this enormously important program."

The administration has already worked with Congress to repeal tax credits for wind and solar, tightened restrictions on federal leases for renewable energy projects, and rescinded designated offshore wind areas. It has also proposed ending regulations on greenhouse gas emissions from power plants and vehicles -- and released a report suggesting climate change could be beneficial.

The JMA official also urged residents to evacuate without waiting for orders from municipalities. A land ministry official warned in the same press conference about the risks of rivers bursting their banks. More than 490 millimetres (19 inches) of rain fell over 24 hours through 4:40 am (1940 GMT Thursday) in one area of Kagoshima -- its largest recorded downpour, according to Kyodo News. Kirishima, a city in Kagoshima, told residents to evacuate or take alternative measures following the JMA's special warning -- the highest on its five-scale system.

"Rivers are swelling, posing a risk of flooding, or flooding may have already occurred over the levees," the city said on its website. Domestic flights at Kagoshima airport were cancelled because of the rain.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Thursday recorded 34.6 degree Celsius in Sayedpur under Rangpur division, while today’s minimum temperature was 22.8 degree Celsius in Barishal. The sun sets at 6:37 pm today and rises at 5:31 am tomorrow in the capital.

"We welcome our new citizens whose investment will assist Nauru to secure a sustainable and prosperous future for generations to come," he told AFP on Thursday. Nauru believes the passport programme could eventually generate $43 million -- or about 500 successful applicants -- which would account for almost 20 percent of total government revenue. But there are fears the scheme could be ripe for exploitation. Edward Clark, who runs Nauru's climate passport programme, said one application has already been withdrawn after officials flagged "adverse findings" during background checks.  "The application would have been rejected had it not been withdrawn," he told AFP.  A previous Nauru attempt to sell passports ended in disaster. In 2003, Nauru officials sold citizenship to Al-Qaeda members who were later arrested in Asia. 

Among the first batch of climate passports approved was an unnamed German family of four living in Dubai, said Clark touting the "major milestone".  "They were looking for a second citizenship to provide them with a Plan B given the current global political volatility." The Nauru passport provides visa-free entry into 89 countries, including the United Kingdom, Ireland, United Arab Emirates and Hong Kong. More than 60 different nations offer some form of migration for investment schemes, Australia's Lowy Institute has found. Pacific nations such as Vanuatu, Samoa and Tonga have all dabbled in selling passports. The island republic of Nauru sits on a small plateau of phosphate rock in the sparsely populated South Pacific. With a total landmass of just 21 square kilometres (eight square miles), it is one of the world's smallest nations. 

Unusually pure phosphate deposits -- a key ingredient in fertiliser -- once made Nauru one of the wealthiest places, per capita, on the planet. But these supplies have long dried up, and researchers today estimate 80 percent of Nauru has been rendered uninhabitable by mining. What little land Nauru has left is threatened by encroaching tides. Scientists have measured sea levels rising 1.5 times faster than global averages. Nauru will eventually need to relocate 90 percent of its population as creeping seas start to eat away at its coastal fringe. The first phase of this mass relocation is estimated to cost more than $60 million.

2023 and 2024 warmed above that benchmark by more than 1.5C, which is the Paris Agreement target set in 2015 for capping the rise in global temperatures at relatively safe levels. That deceptively small increase has been enough to make storms, heatwaves and other extreme weather events far more deadly and destructive. "We continued to witness the effect of a warming world in events such as extreme heatwaves and catastrophic floods in July," Buontempo said. Last month, temperatures exceeded 50C in the Gulf, Iraq and -- for the first time -- Turkey, while torrential rains killed hundreds of people in China and Pakistan. In Spain, more than a thousand deaths were attributed by a public institute to the heat in July, half as many as in the same period in 2024. The main source of the CO2 driving up temperatures is well known: the burning of oil, coal and gas to generate energy.

"Unless we rapidly stabilise greenhouse gas concentrations in the atmosphere, we should expect not only new temperature records but also a worsening of impacts," Buontempo said. Global average temperatures are calculated using billions of satellite and weather readings, both on land and at sea, and the data used by Copernicus extends back to 1940. Even if July was milder in some places than in previous years, 11 countries experienced their hottest July in at least a half-century, including China, Japan, North Korea, Tajikistan, Bhutan, Brunei and Malaysia, according to AFP calculations. In Europe, Nordic countries saw an unprecedented string of hot days, including more than 20 days above 30C across Finland. More than half of Europe along with the Mediterranean region experienced the worst drought conditions in the first part of July since monitoring began in 2012, according to an AFP analysis of data from the European Drought Observatory (EDO). In contrast, temperatures were below normal in North and South America, India and parts of Australia and Africa, as well as in Antarctica.

Last month was also the third-hottest July on record for sea surface temperatures. Locally, however, several ocean records for July were broken: in the Norwegian Sea, in parts of the North Sea, in the North Atlantic west of France and Britain. The extent of Arctic sea ice was 10 percent below average, the second lowest for a July in 47 years of satellite observations, virtually tied with the readings of 2012 and 2021. Diminishing sea ice is a concern not because it adds to sea levels, but because it replaces the snow and ice that reflect almost all the Sun's energy back into space with deep blue ocean, which absorbs it. Ninety percent of the excess heat generated by global warming is absorbed by the oceans. In Antarctica, sea ice extent is the third lowest on record for this month.

Day temperature may fall by 1-2 degree Celsius and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Wednesday recorded 34 degree Celsius in Badalgachhi under Rajshahi division, while today’s minimum temperature was 22.6 degree Celsius in Tangail.
The sun sets at 6:38 pm today and rises at 5:31 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Monday recorded 34 degree Celsius in Madaripur, while today’s minimum temperature was 21.6 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:39 pm today and rises at 5:30 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Sunday recorded 35 degree Celsius in Baghabari under Rajshahi division and Kumarkhali under Khulna division, while today’s minimum temperature was 22.8 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:40 pm today and rises at 5:30 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Saturday recorded 35.4 degree Celsius in Jashore under Khulna Division, while today’s minimum temperature was 24 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:41 pm today and rises at 5:29 am tomorrow in the capital.

Precipitation in July was low over wide areas of Japan, with northern regions facing the Sea of Japan experiencing record low rainfall, it added. The rainy season ended about three weeks earlier than usual in western regions of Japan, another record. Experts warn Japan's beloved cherry trees are blooming earlier due to the warmer climate or sometimes not fully blossoming because autumns and winters are not cold enough to trigger flowering. The famous snowcap of Mount Fuji was absent for the longest recorded period last year, not appearing until early November, compared with the average of early October.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Friday recorded 34.0 degrees Celsius in Dimla under Rangpur Division, while today's minimum temperature was 23.2 degrees Celsius in Tangail under Dhaka division. The sun sets at 6:41 pm today and rises at 5:29 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Thursday recorded 34 degree Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur Division, while today’s minimum temperature was 23 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:42 pm today and rises at 5:28 am tomorrow in the capital.

The highest temperature on Monday recorded 33.3 degree Celsius in Bhola, while today’s minimum temperature was 23.5 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:43 pm today and rises at 5:27 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Sunday recorded 35.6 degree Celsius in Narsingdi, while today's minimum temperature was 23 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:44 pm today and rises at 5:26 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Saturday recorded 37.2 degree Celsius in Dimla under Rangpur division, while today's minimum temperature was 24.5 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:44 pm today and rises at 5:26 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, it said. The highest temperature on Friday was recorded 37.2 degrees Celsius at Dimla under Rangpur division, while today's minimum temperature was 23 degrees Celsius in Tangail and Nikli. The sun sets at 6:45 pm today and rises at 5:25 am tomorrow in the capital.

The depression over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining northwest Bay and the Bangladesh coast moved west-northwestwards and, as of midnight on 25 July, lies over Gangetic West Bengal and adjoining Jharkhand as a land depression. It is expected to continue moving west-northwestwards. Under its influence, a steep pressure gradient has developed over the North Bay, and gusty or squally weather may affect the maritime ports, the North Bay, and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

Mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur division and it may abate. Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded 37.2 degree Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur division, while today’s minimum temperature was 20.5 degree Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:45 pm today and rises at 5:25 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day temperature may remain nearly unchanged over Khulna & Barishal divisions and it may fall by 1-2 degree Celsius elsewhere over the country. Night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Saturday was recorded 36 degree Celsius in Rajshahi and Syedpur, while today’s minimum temperature was 24 degree Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:47 pm today and rises at 5:23 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded 34.8 degree Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur Division, while today’s minimum temperature was 24 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:48 pm today and rises at 5:22 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day temperature may fall by 1-2 degrees Celsius over Dhaka, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions. Night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded 35 degrees Celsius in Rangamati, while today's minimum temperature was 23.5 degrees Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:48 pm today and rises at 5:21 am tomorrow in the capital.

Like many others, Shorty has a generator and small solar panels that allow her to power a gas fridge, cook and watch television. But their power is limited, and she often has to choose which appliance to plug in. Being hooked up to the electrical grid is "a big change. It's going to make my life a lot easier," she tells AFP. Most of the United States was electrified in the 1930s under president Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal initiatives. But in the Navajo Nation, which stretches across Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, the first efforts only began in the 1960s, and there are still not enough power lines. "This area was looked over," says Deenise Becenti of the Navajo Tribal Utility Authority (NTUA), the agency that manages the reservation's infrastructure. "That surprises many people. They're saying, you know, why are there third world conditions that exist here in the United States, the greatest country in the world?" To catch up, the semi-autonomous government of the reservation launched the "Light Up Navajo" project in 2019.

The humanitarian initiative sees electricity companies from all over the country send their employees to work in the reservation for around a dozen weeks a year. Since 2019, electricity has been supplied to 5,000 families in the reservation, including 1,000 thanks to "Light Up Navajo," Becenti said. But as climate change drives temperatures higher, families still without power in the reservation -- where many live below the poverty rate and unemployment is high -- are in "survival mode," she said. Elbert Yazzie's mobile home turns into a furnace in the summer, and he has already lost one member of his extended family to heat stroke. "I used to like the heat," the 54-year-old, who lives in nearby Tuba City, tells AFP. "But when you get older I guess your body can't take it no more." His home was finally connected to electricity just weeks ago. Since then, he has rigged up an evaporative air cooler, also known as a "swamp cooler," by salvaging three broken appliances from a garbage dump. "Now we can turn on the A/C anytime we want, so we don't have to worry about the heat, and the generator and the gas, and all that stuff," he says.

"Now we don't have to go to (other) people's houses to cool down, we can just stay home, relax, watch TV, things like that." He and Shorty are the fortunate ones. Without more funding, connecting the remaining 10,000 Navajo families without electricity could take another two decades, Becenti says. That is far too long for Gilberta Cortes, who no longer dares let her children play outside in the summer, for fear of getting heat-exacerbated nosebleeds. An electricity pole has just been erected in front of the 42-year-old's house and a line is due to be extended to her in a few months' time. But she has endured too much false hope to be serene. "My mom and dad were in their 20s, they were promised power," but it never materialized, she says. "I'm still angry."

The highest temperature of today was recorded at 37 degrees Celsius in Rajarhat in Rangpur while today's minimum temperature was 25 degrees Celsius in Rangamati. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:49pm today and rise at 5:20 am tomorrow.

It said due to active Southwest Monsoon, heavy (44-88mm /24hrs) to very heavy (> 88mm/24hrs) rainfall is likely to occur at places over Dhaka, Chattogram, Khulna & Barishal divisions during next 24 hours commencing 10 am of today.  Besides, temporary waterlogging may occur at places over Dhaka, Chattogram and Khulna metropolitan areas.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded 34.8 degree Celsius in Dimla under Rangpur Division, while today’s minimum temperature was 22.7 degree Celsius in Tangail. Feni experienced the highest 399 millimetre (mm) of rainfall in the last 24 hours (till 6 am today), while 27 mm rainfall occurred in Dhaka. The sun sets at 6:50 pm today and rises at 5:18 am tomorrow in the capital.

Displaying a weather forecast map mostly shaded in intense red, Meriem Alaouri, the interim head of the national weather service in Casablanca, said that the upcoming summer months are expected to be even hotter than usual. Scientists say that recurring heatwaves are a clear marker of global warming and that they are set to become more frequent, longer and more intense. Fuelled by human-driven climate change, 2024 was the warmest year on record globally -- and 2025 is projected to rank among the top three. When extreme weather events hit, like heatwaves, storms or floods, Moroccan authorities issue colour-coded warning bulletins that are transmitted by the civil defence and media outlets. Youabd said that in recent years, text messages are also used to alert local officials across the country, who can then notify residents in their area.

The DGM has also expanded its social media presence, using networks like Facebook and LinkedIn to get the message across, and a "Smart Alert" that would land directly in Moroccans' mobile phones is currently being developed, he said. Hicham Fenniri, director of the International Water Research Institute at Mohammed VI Polytechnic University, said it was important to ensure local, regional and national leaders and decision-makers are well informed about climate risks. In remote areas, connecting residents to the electricity grid is crucial to make sure they can "access information" and install air conditioning systems, he said. Traditional houses "but remade using clean science and technology" can help reduce some effects of the intense heat, along with ensuring access to potable water to mitigate dehydration risks.

In 2024, authorities said that 5.4 percent of Moroccans living in rural areas did not have access to electricity, and 20.4 percent had no reliable source of clean water. Ben Achir Chekroun, a 66-year-old pensioner from Harhoura, south of the capital Rabat, said that the weather alerts were easy to follow. "We get the information either from the radio, on online media and in newspapers," he told AFP. Loubna Rouhi, head physician at the local medical centre in Harhoura, said that in the scorching heat, it was recommended to stay in the shade and avoid going outside during the hottest hours, between 10 am and 4 pm, as well as wearing light clothes and staying hydrated. The 48-year-old doctor said that she has used health ministry notices to help inform the population about the risks of extreme heat.

One recent campaign launched by the ministry aims to warn against scorpions and snakes, which are far more active in the heat. Mohammed Esmaili, a senior health ministry official, said that a specialised medical kit has "helped significantly reduce mortality" linked to scorpion or snake bites, from 7.2 percent of cases in 2013 down to 1.2 percent.

Moderately heavy to very heavy fall may occur at places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions, the bulletin added. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The country's highest temperature on Saturday was recorded at 34.8 degrees Celsius at Srimangal in Sylhet division, while the lowest temperature of today was 23.8 degrees Celsius at Bandarban in Chattogram division. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:50pm today and rise at 5:17am tomorrow.

"The state will always show up to protect all communities -- no matter where a fire begins," California Governor Gavin Newsom said on X, announcing the deployment of reinforcements. The "Madre Fire" comes at the heel of several other blazes, raising fears of a difficult summer ahead for the state already traumatized by the wildfires that killed 30 people in January. It was an unusually dry winter and spring in southern California, and vegetation is already parched, noted UCLA extreme climate events specialist Daniel Swain in a blog post. "Given the expectation of even more intense and widespread heat later this summer, that extra month or two of vegetation drying will heavily factor into burning conditions later this season," said Swain. It is the first summer season since Trump ordered budget and personnel cuts at the Forest Service, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and FEMA, the federal agency which coordinates disaster response.

On Wednesday, Newsom accused Trump of not funding enough wildfire prevention projects. "We need an equivalent commitment of resources - not rhetoric," Newsom said at a press conference, reminding that "57 percent of the land in this state is under the jurisdiction of the federal government."

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged across the country, the bulletin added. The highest temperature on Thursday was recorded at 35.1 degrees Celsius in Mongla under Khulna Division, while today's minimum temperature was 23.9 degrees Celsius in Tangail. In the capital, the sun sets at 6:50 pm today and will rise at 5:16 am tomorrow.

The initiative was tested on a smaller scale last year, when 75,000 people took part. This year Wonderful Copenhagen expects at least twice as many. The number of companies and institutions taking part, and getting no financial gain in return, has increased four-fold. The campaign targets tourists but applies to anyone who wants to participate. At the motorboat rental company GoBoat, as at many other places, the offer is limited. "Around 60 people can come every Tuesday and Thursday morning" after signing up on a CopenPay website, said GoBoat's Isabel Smith. A marine biologist, Smith is in charge of analysing the trash hauled by CopenPay users, averaging two kilos (4.4 pounds) per boat, most of which is plastic. "I measure the plastic by width and length, then identify the type of plastic," she said. "This will contribute to our current understanding of the role of the harbour and plastic pollution."

The programme has proven popular with tourists. "When you are travelling to different places, you want to experience different things. And I found that this is pretty amazing," Gomez said. "At the beginning, it was pretty clean -- extremely clean -- but then we found certain corners that were pretty dirty." "And then we started to pick up all the trash from the corners with bamboo nets." Also in her boat was Marta Reschiglian, an Italian student visiting Copenhagen with a group of friends on an Erasmus university exchange programme. "Since we are students and we are sometimes on a really tight budget, it's so nice to be able to do these things, to combine a bit of a sustainable, friendly behaviour and also a way to get things for free," Reschiglian said.

"Lots of cities should start to adopt these kinds of initiatives," she added. "We are seeing all over the world that there are so many problems with mass tourism." The project could spread to other cities outside Denmark. "We've been sharing insights with 100 destinations all over the world," said Petersen at Wonderful Copenhagen. In the Danish capital, the initiative could become permanent in the future, with a winter programme as well. Around four million tourists visit Copenhagen each year, the majority in summer.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded 34.8 degree Celsius in Rangpur and Sayedpur under Rangpur Division, while today’s minimum temperature was 24.3 degree Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:50 pm today and rises at 5:15 am tomorrow in the capital.

Similar records were set Tuesday in Portugal and the Netherlands. "For the continent as a whole, the month is likely to be ranked among the top 5 warmest Junes on record," said the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. On Sunday, in a case of two extremes, the Mediterranean Sea hit a record-high temperature for June while Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, went above freezing, a rarity for this time of year. In Turkey, forest fires that broke out over the weekend around Izmir in the west and Hatay in the south were largely brought under control, authorities said Tuesday evening, though they warned about continued risks from dry, hot winds. Tens of thousands of people have died in Europe during past heatwaves, prompting authorities to issue warnings for old and young, the sick, and others vulnerable to what experts call a "silent killer". On Tuesday, police in Spain said a two-year-old died in the country's northeast after being left in a car in the sun for several hours.

"Due to climate change caused by humans, extreme heat is becoming more frequent and intense. This is something we must learn to live with," said Clare Nullis, spokesperson for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a UN agency based in Geneva. Extreme heat can cause dehydration, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea. The most serious risk is heatstroke, which can lead to death, especially in vulnerable people. Free guided tours of air-conditioned museums in Venice and free access to swimming pools in Rome were offered to protect seniors. According to a report by Allianz Trade on Tuesday, the European economy could lose 0.5 percentage points of growth this year due to recent heatwaves. The health impact will take longer to assess. According to France's Ministry of Health, an initial estimate of excess mortality during the period will be available approximately two weeks after the end of the heatwave, but detailed data based on medical data will not be available until the fall.

Meteo-France said June 30 was the hottest June day since measurements began in 1947, beating out a record set in 2019. Similar records were set Tuesday in Portugal and the Netherlands. "For the continent as a whole, the month is likely to be ranked among the top 5 warmest Junes on record," said the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts. On Sunday, in a case of two extremes, the Mediterranean Sea hit a record-high temperature for June while Mont Blanc, the highest peak in Europe, went above freezing, a rarity for this time of year. In Turkey, forest fires that broke out over the weekend around Izmir in the west and Hatay in the south were largely brought under control, authorities said Tuesday evening, though they warned about continued risks from dry, hot winds. Tens of thousands of people have died in Europe during past heatwaves, prompting authorities to issue warnings for old and young, the sick, and others vulnerable to what experts call a "silent killer".

On Tuesday, police in Spain said a two-year-old died in the country's northeast after being left in a car in the sun for several hours. "Due to climate change caused by humans, extreme heat is becoming more frequent and intense. This is something we must learn to live with," said Clare Nullis, spokesperson for the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), a UN agency based in Geneva. Extreme heat can cause dehydration, muscle cramps, headaches and nausea. The most serious risk is heatstroke, which can lead to death, especially in vulnerable people. Free guided tours of air-conditioned museums in Venice and free access to swimming pools in Rome were offered to protect seniors. According to a report by Allianz Trade on Tuesday, the European economy could lose 0.5 percentage points of growth this year due to recent heatwaves. The health impact will take longer to assess. According to France's Ministry of Health, an initial estimate of excess mortality during the period will be available approximately two weeks after the end of the heatwave, but detailed data based on medical data will not be available until the fall.

The figures "underscore the urgent need to implement prevention and adaptation measures, with the aim of protecting vulnerable communities and mitigating the effects of these extreme events," he said. The floods particularly affected the agricultural sector, which accounted for 47 percent of economic losses, according to the study. The 2024 floods -- combined with a historic drought the same year -- drove up food prices, forcing the government to take measures to combat inflation. 

It is no longer feasible to wait for Canada's forests to bounce back all on their own with millions of hectares of forests destroyed each year. In 2023, Canada experienced a record year of wildfires with blazes affecting every province, ultimately burning nearly 18 million hectares (44 million acres). Quebec, and particularly this area in the north of the French-speaking province, was hit especially hard that year. Drone operator and geospatial data scientist Owen Lucas says the method uses artificial intelligence to map out the sites ahead of time. "Then we pick our sites based on climate variables, physical attributes, topographic variables, to make sure we're putting the seeds in the right place," he said, his eyes fixed on the drone's remote controls. The company also has projects in another Canadian province, Alberta, and in Colorado in the United States. Each drone can deliver seeds to plant 50,000 trees per day. "When you're out here planting you don't see the impact, but when you come back in the fall and you see them growing, you know you're doing a positive thing," Lucas said.

In 2023, like this year, which has already seen more than 4.2 million hectares burned across the country, megafires are being fueled by drought, which experts say is linked to global warming. "It's sad to have lost so much forest," lamented Angel Mianscum, one of the Indigenous leaders of a nearby Cree community. She was, however, pleased to see there are now "innovative ways of doing things." The Cree community has worked directly with Flash Forest to plan the local reforestation. Indigenous communities are the most affected by fires in Canada because they are often remote and deep in the boreal forest. "We are increasingly forced to reforest in Canada. Boreal forest trees are adapted to fires, but today the conditions are becoming more complicated," said Maxence Martin, professor of forest ecology at the University of Quebec in Abitibi-Temiscamingue. He points out that in 2023, for example, very young forests burned.

"If the forest is too young, it will take a very long time to start regenerating, so planting is the only option." While the use of drones can help reach certain areas more quickly, it also has its downsides: many seeds end up wasted. "And today there is a seed problem because they are complicated to harvest," and therefore Canada is short of them, Martin said.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded 35.5 degrees Celsius in Feni under Chattogram Division, while today's minimum temperature was 24.3 degrees Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:50 pm today and rises at 5:15 am tomorrow in the capital.

The met office also forecast day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. The highest temperature 35.3 degree Celsius was recorded in Dimla under Rangpur Division on Sunday while today's minimum temperature 23.9 degree Celsius has been recorded in Bandarban. The sun will set at 6:50pm today and rise at 5:15am tomorrow in the capital.

Already last week, Greek firefighters had to battle a forest blaze on the coast south of Athens that forced some evacuations. French weather service Meteo France put a record 84 out of the country's 101 regional departments on an orange heatwave alert -- the second-highest -- for Monday. Spain's weather service AEMET said temperatures in Extremadura and Andalusia, in the south and southwest, had reached up to 44C Sunday. In Madrid, where temperatures approached 40C, 32-year-old photographer Diego Radames told AFPTV: "I feel that the heat we're experiencing is not normal for this time of year. "As the years go by, I have the feeling that Madrid is getting hotter and hotter, especially in the city centre," he added. In Italy, 21 cities across the length of the country were on high alert for extreme heat, including Milan, Naples, Venice, Florence, Rome and Catania. "We were supposed to be visiting the Colosseum, but my mum nearly fainted," said British tourist Anna Becker, who had travelled to Rome from a "muggy, miserable" Verona.

Hospital emergency departments across Italy have reported a 10-percent increase in heatstroke cases, according to Mario Guarino, vice president of the Italian Society of Emergency Medicine. "It is mainly elderly people, cancer patients or homeless people, presenting with dehydration, heat stroke, fatigue," he told AFP. Several areas in the southern half of Portugal, including Lisbon, are under a red warning until Monday night, said the Portuguese Institute for Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA). Two-thirds of Portugal was also on high alert Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires -- as was the Italian island of Sicily, where firefighters tackled 15 blazes Saturday. Scientists say climate change is stoking hotter and more intense heatwaves, particularly in cities where the so-called "urban heat island" effect amplifies temperatures among tightly packed buildings. "The heat waves in the Mediterranean region have become more frequent and more intense in recent years," said Emanuela Piervitali, a researcher at the Italian Institute for Environmental Protection and Research (ISPRA).

"A further increase in temperature and heat extremes is expected in the future, so we will have to get used to temperatures with peaks even higher than those we are experiencing now," she told AFP. The heat is also attracting invasive species, which are thriving in the more tropical climes. ISPRA launched a campaign this week urging fishermen and tourists alike to report sightings of four "potentially dangerous" venomous species. The lionfish, silver-cheeked toadfish, dusky spinefoot and marbled spinefoot are beginning to appear in waters off southern Italy as the Mediterranean warms, it said. In France, experts warned that the heat was also severely hitting biodiversity. "We are taking in birds in difficulty everywhere; our seven care centres are saturated," said Allain Bougrain-Dubourg, president of the League for the Protection of Birds (LPO).

Residents in the village of Urkmez are felling trees to create firebreaks and protect their homes, a witness told AFP by phone. A separate blaze ignited at a landfill in Gaziemir, 13 kilometres from central Izmir, Turkey's third largest city, has spread to nearby woodland and is threatening the Otokent industrial zone, home to several car dealerships. One dealership was seen ablaze in footage broadcast by Turkish channel NTV. Flights at Izmir airport were temporarily suspended, Turkish media reported.

The number of departments under orange alert -- the second-highest level -- will rise to 84 on Monday, with temperatures expected to peak Tuesday and Wednesday, bringing highs of up to 41C (105.8F). An interministerial crisis meeting on the heatwave was convened Sunday evening to review all the guidelines, particularly concerning health, Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau told BFMTV. Some cities have already closed schools for the beginning of the week, as a protective measure. In the southwestern city of Bordeaux, where temperatures reached 36 degrees, families packed a lakeside beach to seek shade beneath pine trees. "At home, in the flat, it's just hell. We live in the dark, it's an oven," said Evan Bernard, who was with his 18-month-old son. The heatwave spans southern Europe, from Italy to Portugal, where Lisbon and several regions are on red alert. In Spain, temperatures reached 46C (114.8F) Saturday in El Granado. The heatwave is driven by a heat dome -- a strong anticyclone that traps warm air and prevents cooler systems from entering.

Cities are offering different ways of staying cool, from free swimming pools in Marseille to free guided tours for the elderly in air-conditioned museums in Venice. Temperatures in southern Spain soared to 46 degrees Celsius (115 degrees Fahrenheit) on Saturday, a new record for June, the national weather agency said on Monday. "It's a bit difficult", said Agathe Lacombe, a tourist from Strasbourg visiting Madrid with her children and grandchildren. "You have to adapt your whole day's planning, do everything in the morning and come home at the hottest times to find a bit of cool," she told AFP. "We didn't anticipate it being so hot," said her daughter-in-law, Valentine Jung. "It's a good thing we've got air-conditioning in our accommodation -- we didn't think of that when we booked!" she said. A new record maximum temperature for June was also recorded in Mora in Portugal on Sunday, at 46.6 degrees, according to data from the national meteorological agency.

Seven regions in central and southern Portugal, including the capital Lisbon, were placed on red alert for the second day running Monday, with fire warnings in many forest areas. In Italy, images posted by local media showed people running into the sea at a beach resort in Baia Domizia near Naples, as flames tore through pinewoods behind them. "I have never experienced anything like this, we were surrounded by flames at least thirty meters high, smoke everywhere," the mayor of nearby Cellole, Guido di Leone, wrote on Facebook. In France, the heatwave is due to peak on Tuesday and Wednesday.

No such luck for Italy, where the sizzling temperatures will continue to the end of the week and beyond, according to Antonio Spano, founder of the ilmeteo.it meterological website. Authorities have issued red alerts for 18 cities across the country over the next few days, including Milan, Verona, Rome, Perugia and Palermo. Scientists say climate change is stoking hotter and more intense heatwaves, particularly in cities where the so-called "urban heat island" effect amplifies temperatures among tightly packed buildings. It has been particularly bad in Florence and Bologna, which have seen "incessant highs, every day for the whole week, certainly much higher than the norm", Spano told AFP. The school year, which ends Friday in France, has already finished in Spain, Portugal and Italy, where some summer camps are subsidised as part of efforts 
to keep children cool.

In Croatia, the vast majority of the coastline was on red alert, while an extreme temperature alert was issued for Montenegro. And with little relief in sight, the meteorological service in Serbia warned that "severe and extreme drought conditions prevail in a large part" of the country. In Madrid, where temperatures approached 40C, 32-year-old photographer Diego Radames told AFPTV: "I feel that the heat we're experiencing is not normal for this time of year. "As the years go by, I have the feeling that Madrid is getting hotter and hotter, especially in the city centre," he added. With temperatures set to rise as high as 34 degrees, Britain's Met Office upped the number of amber heat alerts Monday to seven regions of England, where the Wimbledon tennis tournament was getting underway. It is provisionally the hottest start to Wimbledon on record, with 29.7 degrees being recorded at the nearby Kew Gardens, the Met Office said. "Wimbledon when it's really hot is quite sweaty. Last time we were very hot so this time we've got rose in a cooler so we can do a better job," Londoner Sean Tipper, 31, told AFP. Tipper, visiting with his wife, mother and aunt, added that they'd also come prepared for the first day of matches with hats and sun glasses, plus "a mini fan and good hope".

Day temperatures may fall slightly over southern part and it may remain nearly unchanged elsewhere over the country, while night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged, the bulletin said. The highest temperature was recorded on Saturday at 35 degrees Celsius in Dimla under Rangpur Division, while today's minimum temperature was 23.6 degrees Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:50pm today and rises at 5:15 am tomorrow in the capital.

Two-thirds of Portugal will be on high alert on Sunday for extreme heat and forest fires, with 42C (108F) expected in the capital Lisbon. The heatwave is forecast to become even more intense on Sunday. Spain, which has in past years seen a series of deadly summer blazes, is expecting peak temperatures in excess of 40C (104F) across most of the country. According to AEMET, Spain's meteorological agency, El Granado in the southwest Huelva region recorded 46 Celsius (114F), which if confirmed would be the hottest temperature ever recorded in Spain during June. The past three years have been the hottest in Spain's history. With peaks of 39C (102F) expected in Palermo, Sicily has ordered a ban on outdoor work in the hottest hours of the day, as has the Liguria region in northern Italy. The country's trade unions are campaigning to extend the measure to other parts of the country. And in France, where heatwave alerts were extended Saturday across the country, the central city of Tours ordered schools there closed on Monday and Tuesday in the afternoon. The nearby city of Orleans had already made access to some air-conditioned museums free and announced it was keeping parks and gardens open late.

In the French Mediterranean city of Nice, where the mercury hit 33 Celsius at midday (91F), residents and tourists were seeking refuge in misted parks and museums. "We're not going to stay cooped up all day," said one retiree resting in the shaded Promenade du Paillon, a central greenway. Families with young children flocked to water jets and cooling sprays. "We live in a city-centre flat without a pool, and the sea is tricky with a two-year-old," said Florence Oleari, a 35-year-old GP. At the Albert I garden, organisers of a triathlon to be held on Sunday briefed 4,000 competitors on emergency measures, including ice stations and electrolyte stations. "If I feel unwell, I'll stop," said Frederic Devroye, a participant who travelled from Brussels for the triathlon, which includes a 3.8 km swim, a 180 km cycle with 2,600 m of elevation, and -- to top it off -- a marathon. Local authorities have distributed nearly 250 fans to schools over the past fortnight, while tourists like Jean-Luc Idczak opted to explore Nice's air-conditioned museums to keep cool.

"With this weather, it's perfect," he said as he entered the city's photography museum. In Seville, where forecasts suggested temperatures could reach up to 43 degrees Celcius, locals and tourists used handheld fans and caps to shield themselves from heat. "Lots of cream, sun protection, on the face, everywhere, and very light clothing," said Marta Corona, a 60-year-old tourist holding a fan. "People come asking for water and drinks, that's what sells, because with this heat you have to cope somehow," said Fernando Serrano, a 69-year-old kiosk owner at his stand. The heatwave comes hot on the heels of a series of tumbling records, including Europe's hottest March ever, according to the EU's Copernicus climate monitor. According to Copernicus and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO), Europe has been warming at roughly twice the global average since the 1980s. As a result of the planet's warming, extreme weather events including hurricanes, droughts, floods and heatwaves like this weekend's have become more frequent and intense, scientists warn. By some estimates 2024, the hottest year in recorded history so far, saw worldwide disasters that cost more than $300 billion.

No tsunami alert was triggered. Quakes are a near-daily occurrence in the Philippines, which is situated on the Pacific "Ring of Fire", an arc of intense seismic activity that stretches from Japan through Southeast Asia and across the Pacific basin. Most are too weak to be felt by humans, but strong and destructive ones come at random with no technology available to predict when and where they might strike.

Sunday will be even hotter, the agency added, and two-thirds of the country has already been put on orange alert. Temperatures are expected to hit 42C in the capital Lisbon. The risk of fire is at its highest inland in the northern half of Portugal, as well as on the Algarve coast popular with holidaymakers in the south. France has been gripped by its 50th national heatwave since 1947 for more than a week now, and four regions in southern France were placed under an orange alert on Friday -- the second-highest warning. Temperatures were expected to reach 35C to 38C locally, and up to 39C inland. The Meteo France weather agency said surface sea temperatures from the Mediterranean were an "aggravating factor" that could make nights "more stifling". Additional French regions are expected to be placed on orange alert on Saturday as the heatwave spreads north, and the soaring temperatures are expected to last until Tuesday, said the agency.

In Italy, the health ministry issued its top red alert for 21 cities this weekend, including the capital Rome, the economic powerhouse Milan and Venice, where the rich and famous were celebrating the wedding of Amazon tycoon Jeff Bezos. People were advised not to go outdoors between 11:00 am and 6:00 pm, and to seek shelter in air-conditioned public places. In Venice, the temperature was set to hit 32C on Saturday, when Bezos and Lauren Sanchez are expected to be throwing a dance party starring Lady Gaga -- but it will feel like around 36C due to humidity. In Florence, which was already on red alert on Friday, the temperature is forecast to reach 37C on Saturday, while it will go up to 36C on Sunday in Rome, Milan and Naples. Across the Adriatic, the authorities in Croatia, Bosnia and Serbia also issued health warnings, while in Albania, firefighters battled Thursday to bring at least eight blazes under control after flames destroyed dozens of homes in the south of the country last weekend.

Further south, weather agencies in Greece forecast a heatwave in the coming days with temperatures of more than 40C, including in the capital Athens. The country has become particularly vulnerable to summer fires in recent years fuelled by strong winds, drought and high temperatures linked to climate change. Firefighters said Friday a forest blaze that had forced evacuations around Athens was under control, but warned that scorching temperatures were keeping fire risk at a high level around the capital and on northern Aegean islands. Fields, olive groves and some houses were ravaged by the blaze around Athens, which came after another on Greece's fifth-largest island Chios that destroyed more than 4,000 hectares (10,000 acres) of land in four days.

"Light to moderate rain or thundershowers with lightning flashes and temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at most places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions and at many places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Dhaka, Mymensingh and Sylhet divisions with moderately heavy to heavy falls at places over Khulna, Barishal and Chattogram divisions," said a met office bulletin issued this morning. Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin added.

Country's maximum temperature on Friday was recorded 35.5 degrees Celsius at Dimla in Rangpur station and minimum temperature today was recorded 24.1 degrees Celsius at Bandarban in Chattogram station. The sun sets today at 06:50 pm and rises at 05:14 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin added. Country's maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded 35 degrees Celsius at Aricha in Dhaka division and minimum temperature today was recorded 24 degrees Celsius at Bandarban in Chattogram division. The sun sets today at 06:50 pm and rises at 05:14 am tomorrow in the capital. 

The warnings follow days of hot weather across the country, including the capital, where holidaymakers have been fined for attempting to cool off in fountains in the historic centre. The city has put ambulances and medics on standby at busy sites such as the Colosseum, a popular draw for tourists despite the heatwave. Scientists say extreme heatwaves are a clear sign of global warming and are expected to become more frequent, longer and more intense. Fuelled by human-caused climate change, 2024 was the warmest year on record globally and 2025 is projected to rank among the top three.

It also said that a low-pressure area has formed over Northwest Bay and the adjoining area. The axis of monsoon trough runs through Madhya Pradesh, Bihar, Gangetic West Bengal, the center of the low to Assam across southern part of Bangladesh. The forecast said that the Monsoon is fairly active over Bangladesh and moderate to strong over North Bay. The highest temperature 35.1 degrees Celsius was recorded in Srimangal on Wednesday while today's lowest temperature 24.3 degrees Celsius was recorded at Bandarban. The sun will set at 6:50pm today and will rise at 5:11am tomorrow in the capital.

Moderately heavy to heavy rainfall may occur at places over the country. Day and night temperatures may remain nearly unchanged over the country, the bulletin added. The highest temperature on Tuesday was recorded at 36 degrees Celsius in Srimangal in Sylhet division, while today's minimum temperature was 24.2 degrees Celsius in Sylhet. The sun sets at 6:50 pm today and rises at 5:13 am tomorrow in the capital.

"A strong upper-level ridge parked over the eastern half of the country will continue to generate an extremely dangerous heat wave this week," warned the National Weather Service. "This level of HeatRisk is known for being rare and/or long duration with little to no overnight relief, and affects anyone without effective cooling and/or adequate hydration," the agency warned Monday. The soaring temperatures come just as New Yorkers head to the polls Tuesday  for the Democratic primary that will decide the party's mayoral candidate. This promises to be a hotly contested race between Andrew Cuomo, who is seeking political resurrection after resigning in disgrace as state governor in 2021, and rising left-wing star Zohran Mamdami.

Over the weekend Cuomo urged residents to cast their votes even if the temperatures hit 100 degrees Fahrenheit. In Washington, the mayor's office also urged residents to take advantage of cooling centers. Scientists say extreme heat waves are a clear sign of global warming, and they are expected to become more frequent, longer, and more intense.Fueled by human-caused climate change, 2024 was the warmest year on record globally -- and 2025 is projected to rank among the top three.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Monday was recorded 35.1 degrees Celsius in Mongla under Khulna Division, while today's minimum temperature was recorded 23.5 degrees Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:50 pm today and rises at 5:13 am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may fall slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Sunday was recorded 35.2 degrees Celsius in Nikli of Kishoreganj, while today's minimum temperature was 24.8 degrees Celsius in Bandarban. The sun sets at 6:49 pm today and rises at 5:13 am tomorrow in the capital.

Some shops boarded up their windows and operators of tourist boats brought their vessels ashore. Rainfall began in the late afternoon after a sunny day. About 250 miles (400 kilometers) south of Acapulco, the city of Puerto Escondido and its 30,000 inhabitants braced for the hurricane's effects. Restaurants were already closed despite tourists unwilling to give up their vacations, an AFP journalist noted from the scene. "They say it's going to hit this side of the coast, so we're taking precautions to avoid having any regrets later," Adalberto Ruiz, a 55-year-old fisherman sheltering his boat, told AFP. Laura Velazquez, national coordinator of civil protection, said the government was using patrols and social media to warn people. Some 2,000 temporary shelters have been set up in Chiapas, Guerrero and Oaxaca, and hundreds of troops and electricity workers have been deployed to help with any clean-up efforts. Local authorities have suspended classes and closed ports along the coast, including the port of Acapulco, to shipping.

Mexico sees major storms every year, usually between May and November, on both its Pacific and Atlantic coasts. In October 2023, Acapulco was pummeled by Hurricane Otis, a powerful Category 5 storm that killed at least 50 people. Hurricane John, another Category 3 storm that hit Acapulco in September last year, caused about 15 deaths.

Day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country, the bulletin said. The highest temperature on Wednesday was recorded 32.5 degrees Celsius in Tetulia under Rangpur Division, while today's minimum temperature was 23 degrees Celsius in Tangail. The sun sets at 6:48 pm today and rises at 5:12 am tomorrow in the capital.

Somewhat less heavy rains were predicted for the states of Chiapas, Michoacan, Colima and Jalisco. Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum urged the population to be alert to storm warnings. "There is a possibility it will evolve into a Category 2 hurricane and make landfall tomorrow, Wednesday," she wrote on X. A Category 2 hurricane implies dangerous winds. The most perilous category is 5. Mexico sees major storms every year, usually between May and November. In October 2023, the port of Acapulco was struck by Hurricane Otis, a Category 5 storm that killed at least 50 people and left a trail of destruction. John, a Category 3 storm that hit in September last year, caused about 15 deaths.

Day temperatures may fall by 1-2øC and night temperatures may also decrease slightly across the country. Country's highest temperature on Saturday was recorded 38.8 degrees Celsius at Dimla and minimum temperature today was recorded 24.6 degrees Celsius at Tetulia. Highest rainfall in the past 24 hours till 6am today was recorded 115 millimeters (mm) in Feni. The sunset today at 06.47pm and rises at 05.11am tomorrow in the capital.

Day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. Country's maximum temperature on Thursday was recorded 37.3degrees Celsius at Rajshahi and minimum temperature today was recorded 23.8 degrees Celsius at Bandarban. The highest rainfall for the last twenty-four hours till 6am today was recorded 96 millimeters (mm) at Koyra. The sun sets at 06-47 pm today and rises at 05-11 am tomorrow.

The water level of the Ganges-Padma rivers are decreasing and the Ganges may become steady while Padma may continue decreasing for the next five days and may flow below the danger level. The water level of the Surma and the Kushiyara rivers is decreasing; which may continue for the next 3 days and may flow below the danger level. 

The highest rainfall for the last 24 hours till 6am today was recorded at 41 millimeter (mm) at Kutubdia, Cox's Bazar District. It said light to moderate rain or thunder showers with temporary gusty wind is likely to occur at a few places over Khulna, Barishal, Chattogram and Sylhet divisions and at one or two places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Dhaka divisions with moderately heavy falls at places over the country. Today's sunset in Dhaka will be at 06:47 PM while tomorrow's sunrise in Dhaka will be at 05:10 AM.

Covering 70 percent of the globe's surface, oceans redistribute heat and play a crucial role in regulating Earth's climate. Surface water warmed by climate change drive increasingly powerful storms, causing new levels of destruction and flooding in their wake. Some parts of Europe, meanwhile, "experienced their lowest levels of precipitation and soil moisture since at least 1979," Copernicus noted. Britain has been in the grips of its most intense drought in decades, with Denmark and the Netherlands also suffering from a lack of rain. Earth's surface last month was 1.4C above the preindustrial benchmark, defined as the average temperature from 1850 to 1900, before the massive use of fossil fuels caused the climate to dramatically warm. "May 2025 interrupts an unprecedentedly long sequence of months above 1.5C," noted Carlo Buontempo, director of the Copernicus Climate Change Service. All but one of the previous 22 months crossed this critical threshold, which marks the 2015 Paris Agreement's most ambitious target for capping global warming.

"This may offer a brief respite for the planet, but we expect the 1.5C threshold to be exceeded again in the near future due to the continued warming of the climate system," he added. Over the 12-month period June 2024 to May 2025, warming averaged 1.57C compared to the 1850-1900 benchmark. The Paris treaty target, however, is pegged to a 20-year average, in order to account for the influence of natural variability. The UN's climate science advisory panel, the IPCC, has said there's a 50-percent change of breaching the 1.5C barrier in line with these criteria between 2030 and 2035. Using this method of calculation, the world today has warmed by at least 1.3C. The UN's World Meterological Organization (WMO), meanwhile, has said there's a 70 percent chance the five-year period 2025-2029, on average, will exceed the 1.5C limit. Scientists stress the importance of limiting global warming as soon and as much as possible because every fraction of a degree increases the risks of more deadly and destructive impacts, on land and in the sea. Limiting warming to 1.5C rather than 2C would significantly reduce the most catastrophic consequences, the IPCC concluded in a major report in 2018.

In May, 94 percent of Iceland's weather stations registered record temperatures, according to the country's meteorological institute. In eastern Greenland, the hottest day during the heatwave was about 3.9 degrees Celsius warmer compared to the preindustrial climate, the WWA said. "While a heatwave that is around 20 degrees Celsius might not sound like an extreme event from the experience of most people around the world, it is a really big deal for this part of the world," Otto said. "It affects the whole world massively," she said. According to the WWA, the record highs observed in Iceland and Greenland this May could reoccur every 100 years. For Greenland's indigenous communities, the warmer temperatures and melting ice affect their ability to hunt on the ice, posing a threat to their livelihood and traditional way of life. The changes also affect infrastructure in the two countries. "In Greenland and Iceland, infrastructure is built for cold weather, meaning during a heatwave ice melt can lead to flooding and damage roads and infrastructure," the WWA said.

"The system is forecast to become a remnant low by Wednesday," the NHC predicted. Mexico's meteorological service warned of heavy rains in coastal areas of the western states of Jalisco, Colima and Michoacan. Another storm, named Cosme, was gathering strength further out in the Pacific and could also become a hurricane, though it was not expected to make landfall, the NHC said. Hurricanes hit Mexico every year on both its Pacific and Atlantic coasts, usually between May and November. In October 2023, Hurricane Otis, a scale-topping Category 5 storm, left a trail of destruction and dozens dead after slamming into the Pacific beach resort of Acapulco.

Mild heat wave is sweeping over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh and Khulna divisions and Faridpur, Madaripur, Tangail, Chandpur, Feni and Patuakhali districts and it may continue, predicted weatherman Dr. Md. Omar Faruq. During the period, day and night temperature may remain nearly unchanged over the country. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:46pm today and will rise at 5:10am tomorrow.

The water level of the Ganges is falling and may continue to do so for the next two days, after which it could remain stable for three days. The Padma's water level is also falling and may continue for the next five days, but will likely stay below the danger level, it added. The water level of Surma and Kushiyara rivers is decreasing; which may continue for the next three days and may flow below the danger level.

However, mild heat wave is sweeping over Rajshahi, Rangpur and Khulna divisions and Feni and Mymensingh districts and it may continue. Weatherman Md. Shaheenul Islam predicted day and night temperature may rise slightly over the country during the period. In Dhaka, the sun will set at 6:45pm today and will rise at 5:10am tomorrow.

It may move North/Northeastwards further and weaken gradually by giving precipitation. Under its influence, deep convection is taking place over North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh and gusty/squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh. Maritime ports of Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Mongla and Payra have been advised to keep hoisted local cautionary signal no three.

All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to remain in shelter till further notice. According to another BMD inland river ports' warning bulletin, river ports have been asked to hoist cautionary signal number one as rain or thundershowers with temporary south/south-easterly gusty/squalls wind speed (45-60) kph is likely to occur over the regions of Rangpur, Dinajpur, Rajshahi, Pabna, Bagura, Tangail, Mymensing, Faridpur, Dhaka, Jashore, Kushtia, Khulna, Barishal, Patuakhali, Cumilla, Noakhali, Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar and Sylhet. The warning for inland river ports will remain valid till 9:00 am tomorrow.

“Ferry services on the two waterways from Manikganj were halted due to adverse weather condition,” he added. Launch services to and from Paturia and Daulatdia were also suspended earlier in the day, from 9am, said Paturia Docks Supervisor Panna Lal Nandi.

The Bangladesh Metrological Department (BMD) issued a special weather bulletin in this regard on Thursday (May 29). The BMD in the special weather bulletin advised the maritime ports Chattogram, Cox’s Bazar, Mongla and Payra to keep hoisted local cautionary signal No-3.

It is likely to move nearly northwards direction and intensify further, the bulletin said. All fishing boats and trawlers over North Bay have been advised to take shelter immediately and remain in shelter till further notice.

Under its influence, gusty/squally weather may affect the maritime ports, North Bay and adjoining coastal areas of Bangladesh.

Maximum sustained wind speed within 44 km of the Depression centre is about 40 kph rising to 50 kph in gusts/squalls. Sea will remain moderate near the Depression centre, it added.