The stifling heat that has been taking a toll on city life in Dhaka is likely to pursue for a couple of days more before respite arrives in the form of rain.

However, people in the northern districts, Sylhet division and Chittagong are likely to see rain today, what Bangladesh Meteorological Department says.

A mother protecting her child from the heat. Photo: Prabir Das

“A low has formed over East Central Bay and adjoining area. It will cause rain in central parts including Dhaka, but not before two to three days,” Bazlur Rashid, a Met official, told The Daily Star this morning.

According to him, there are chances of moderate to heavy rain through northern parts of the country today. There might be small amount of rain through one or two places over Khulna, Barisal, Dhaka & Chittagong divisions.

A rickshaw-puller wiping away sweat, protecting his head from the scorching sun in Dhaka city. Photo: Prabir Das

Weather forecast says, a low has formed over East Central Bay and adjoining area. Westerly low lies over Bihar and adjoining area, extending its trough to North Bay.

Local cautionary signal 3 has been issued at coastlines.