Deciphering the Impact of Extreme Heat in Bangladesh
Confronting the Inferno: Deciphering the Impact of Extreme Heat in Bangladesh Introduction : The escalating issue of extreme heat is a global concern, and Bangladesh is significantly affected by this phenomenon. With temperatures reaching record-breaking highs, the nation is wrestling with the detrimental consequences of heatwaves, which pose substantial threats to public health, agriculture, and the economy. This blog aims to explore the origins, effects, and potential countermeasures to the searing temperatures plaguing Bangladesh. Origins of Extreme Heat : Bangladesh’s geographical position, sandwiched between the Bay of Bengal and the Indian subcontinent, subjects it to severe heatwaves intensified by climate change. Accelerated urbanization and deforestation contribute to the urban heat island effect, which traps heat and elevates temperatures in urban areas like Dhaka and Chittagong. Moreover, global warming intensifies weather extremes, resulting in extended duration